Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup dark chocolate or black candy melts (for icing)
- Silver or grey edible luster dust
- Assorted sprinkles (silver, grey, and black)
- Optional: white chocolate or grey fondant for details
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out shapes using a donut cutter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and let cool on a cooling rack.
- Melt dark chocolate or candy melts and dip the cooled donuts into the melted mixture.
- Dust the iced donuts with silver or grey edible luster dust while the icing is still wet.
- Add assorted sprinkles and optional fondant details before the icing sets.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough donuts.
- Keep oil temperature consistent for even cooking.
- Ensure donuts cool completely before icing.
- Get creative with decorations using various sprinkles and edible glitters.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg