# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ Frying
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ 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 pieces for belt buckles
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
04 - Preheat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep frying pan topped with 2 inches of oil.
05 - Lightly flour hands and shape dough into 8 balls; flatten slightly and create holes in the center using a floured bottle cap or small cutter.
06 - Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels and allow to cool completely.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth; tint with red gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant red hue.
08 - Dip cooled donuts into the red glaze and place on a rack to set for 10 minutes.
09 - Pipe or arrange mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate horizontally across each donut to emulate Santa's belt, then place a yellow candy or fondant piece in the center as the belt buckle.
10 - Allow all decorations to set firmly before serving.
