Home-made donuts recipe – pink donuts you’ll love
Who can resist a batch of homemade donuts? These pink donuts are delightfully sweet and fluffy. Perfect for parties, holidays, or simply brightening up your weekend, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. The soft, fluffy dough pairs beautifully with a sugary glaze and colorful sprinkles that bring a pop of joy to every bite. Whether you’re baking with kids or treating yourself and your loved ones to a cozy afternoon snack, these donuts are sure to steal the show. So roll up your sleeves—it’s donut time!
Ingredients to make these homemade pink donuts
Dough ingredients:
- 3 yolks (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup caster sugar
- 1tbsp dry yeast
- ½ cup butter
- 1-2 cups of frying oil of your choice
Icing ingredients:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- Orange, pink and white sprinkles (any brand)
Step by step guide
1. In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients: flour, yeast, and sugar. Mix it with spatula then add egg yolks. Continue mixing the dough, add milk, olive oil and butter.
Eggs and milk will work best if they’re room temperature – it will help the dough come together more smoothly and rise better.
2. When all the ingredients are mixed, it’s time to knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic – it will help to develop the gluten and make for a much better donut texture in the end. It should take around 5-7 minutes.
If you find the dough too sticky, lightly flour your hands and the surface while kneading.
Try to form a rounded dough. Cover the mixture with a kitchen towel and put aside somewhere warm to raise for about 2 hours.
3. Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a ball, flatten it into a small discs and place onto a parchment paper. Sprinkle the surface with flour and cut out rounds using a round cutter (use ¾ inch cutter).
4. Preheat a dish filled with vegetable oil or a deep fat fryer to 350°F – 375°F (190°C). If the oil is too hot, donuts will brown quickly on the outside but remain raw inside. If it’s too cool, they will absorb excess oil.and carefully place each donut.
Cook 1-2 at a time for about 2 minutes then flip to the other side.
After frying, place donuts on a wire rack – this will help the air to flow freely around them and prevent your donuts from getting soggy.
5. To make the icing, add water to icing sugar and mix it slowly. You can also add a splash of orange juice or zest to add some extra flavor. You can also experiment with food coloring to create different shades of pink or orange (or any color you want!).
Aim for a thick but pourable consistency. If it’s too runny, add more icing sugar. If too thick, add a tiny bit more water.
Once the icing is ready, pour it over each donut. Add the sprinkles immediately after glazing the donuts while the icing is still wet so they stick well.
Done! Your donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze them after frying and icing and then reheat in an oven for a few minutes before serving.
And there you have it—delightful, homemade pink orange donuts that taste as good as they look! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving something sweet, these donuts are guaranteed to please. Their airy texture and cheerful colors make them an instant crowd-pleaser, and decorating them is half the fun. Don’t forget to take a picture before they disappear—because these donuts won’t last long once they hit the table. Enjoy every bite!
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Home-made donuts recipe
Ingredients
Dough ingredients
- 3 yolks (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 tbsp dry yeast
- 1/2 cup butter
For frying
- 1-2 cups frying oil of your choice
Icing ingredients
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- orange, pink and white sprinkles to garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients: flour, yeast, and sugar. Mix it with spatula then add egg yolks. Continue mixing the dough, add milk, olive oil and butter. Eggs and milk will work best if they’re room temperature – it will help the dough come together more smoothly and rise better.
- When all the ingredients are mixed, it’s time to knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic – it will help to develop the gluten and make for a much better donut texture in the end. It should take around 5-7 minutes.If you find the dough too sticky, lightly flour your hands and the surface while kneading.Try to form a rounded dough. Cover the mixture with a kitchen towel and put aside somewhere warm to raise for about 2 hours.
- Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a ball, flatten it into a small discs and place onto a parchment paper. Sprinkle the surface with flour and cut out rounds using a round cutter (use ¾ inch cutter).
Frying:
- Preheat a dish filled with vegetable oil or a deep fat fryer to 350°F – 375°F (190°C). If the oil is too hot, donuts will brown quickly on the outside but remain raw inside. If it’s too cool, they will absorb excess oil.and carefully place each donut. Fry 1-2 at a time for about 2 minutes then flip to the other side.After frying, place donuts on a wire rack – this will help the air to flow freely around them and prevent your donuts from getting soggy.
To make the icing:
- To make the icing, add water to icing sugar and mix it slowly. You can also add a splash of orange juice or zest to add some extra flavor. You can also experiment with food coloring to create different shades of pink or orange (or any color you want!).Aim for a thick but pourable consistency. If it’s too runny, add more icing sugar. If too thick, add a tiny bit more water.Once the icing is ready, pour it over each donut. Add the sprinkles immediately after glazing the donuts while the icing is still wet so they stick well.
