Half-Dipped Donuts

These vibrant half-dipped donuts are a delightful treat with colorful frostings that make any occasion special.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• red food coloring
• blue food coloring
• black food coloring
• yellow food coloring

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine milk, sugar, eggs, salt, and softened butter. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture and gradually blend in the flour until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
7. Cut out donuts with a floured cutter and place on a baking sheet to rise for another 45 minutes.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
9. Fry donuts in batches, turning once until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
10. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
11. Divide the glaze into four bowls. Tint each with red, blue, black, and yellow food coloring.
12. Dip one side of each donut in the red and blue glazes and the other side in the black and yellow glazes. Let the glaze set before serving.

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