# What You Need:
→ For the Donuts
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For Decoration
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
12 - Red gel food coloring
13 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate
14 - 8 yellow chocolate candies or yellow fondant squares for belt buckles
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain tenderness.
04 - Fill a deep pan with 2 inches of vegetable oil and preheat to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
05 - Using floured hands, shape the dough into 8 balls, flatten slightly, and create holes in the center with a floured bottle cap or small cutter.
06 - Fry the donuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and cool completely.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until smooth, then add red gel food coloring to reach a vibrant hue.
08 - Dip cooled donuts into the red glaze and place on a rack to set for 10 minutes.
09 - Pipe or draw a horizontal line of melted chocolate or arrange mini chocolate chips across each donut, then add a yellow candy or fondant square at the center as the belt buckle.
10 - Allow the chocolate decorations to set fully before serving.
