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Halloween Donut Eyes

This is a fantastic homemade Halloween donut recipe that will wow your family and guests.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 13 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

For the donut dough:
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 250 ml buttermilk
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 4 g dry yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp mastic
  • ¼ tsp ground mahleb
  • 1 medium egg
  • Zest of 1 orange
For frying:
  • sunflower oil (or vegetable cooking oil)
For the glaze:
  • 300 g powdered sugar
  • 80 ml milk or water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
For decor:
  • candies (yellow, orange or red color for maximum impact)

Instructions

For the Donuts:
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  1. Blend the sugar, mastic, and mahleb in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, then add the buttermilk, olive oil, and yeast. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with a spoon, then add the yeast mixture and knead with the dough hook on medium to high speed for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and continue kneading for an additional 6 minutes. Once the dough is ready, transfer to a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and leave to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  4. Once the dough has risen, transfer to a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle about 37 x 30 cm (14.5 x 12 in). Use a glass to cut out circles with a diameter of 7 cm (~3 in), and use the lid of a water bottle to cut out holes in the center of each circle.
  5. Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Heat a pan over medium to high heat and fill with sunflower oil to just above halfway. Fry the donuts in batches for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Transfer each donut to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Allow them to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
  1. Combine all the glaze ingredients, except the red food coloring, in a bowl. Stir with a spoon until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Transfer a small amount of the glaze to a separate bowl and mix in the red food coloring. Stir well and place the colored glaze in a piping bag.
For Decor:
  1. Ice the donuts with the white glaze, then use the red glaze to create eye designs. Place colorful candies in the center of each eye and serve.

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