Description
Indulgent Homer Simpson Donuts bring cartoon-inspired sweetness straight from Springfield’s most famous kitchen. Pillowy dough meets sugary pink glaze, creating a nostalgic treat that delights fans with playful culinary nostalgia you can savor bite by delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Liquid and Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Pink food coloring
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with tepid water and allow it to become frothy and aromatic for approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry and wet ingredients, including the activated yeast mixture, creating a cohesive dough through gentle kneading for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the prepared dough in a lightly greased container, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for 60-75 minutes until it visibly expands and doubles in volume.
- Gently roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to approximately 1/2 inch thickness, then use a donut cutter to create classic ring shapes with a central hole.
- Heat vegetable oil to 360°F in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan, carefully lowering the shaped donuts into the hot oil and frying for about 90 seconds per side until they achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove the fried donuts from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain, then delicately dip each donut into a vibrant pink glaze and immediately garnish with colorful sprinkles for a playful, signature finish.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely with warm water between 100-110°F to ensure proper fermentation without killing the microorganisms.
- Handle dough gently during kneading to develop gluten structure without overworking, creating tender and soft donuts.
- Control oil temperature consistently at 360°F using a kitchen thermometer to achieve golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Customize glaze by adjusting food coloring intensity for perfect Homer Simpson signature pink shade and experimenting with different sprinkle varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg