Dive into a world of color and flavor with these homemade fried doughnuts, filled with delightful rainbow pudding. These treats are perfect for brightening up any gathering or adding a splash of fun to your weekend baking adventures.
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 tbsp
- Warm Water: ½ cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1 tsp (for yeast) + ¼ cup (for dough)
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups
- Large Eggs: 2
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp (room temperature)
- Salt: 2 tsp
- Canola Oil: for frying
- For the Filling:
- Vanilla Pudding: 2 ½ cups
- Rainbow Food Coloring
- For the Glaze:
- Confectioner’s Sugar: 1 ½ cups
- Whipping Cream: ½ cup
- Rainbow Sprinkles: for decoration
Directions:
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm water. Let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, eggs, butter, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Divide the vanilla pudding into separate bowls and color each with different rainbow food colorings. Mix well.
- Form the Doughnuts:
- Roll out the risen dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use large and small round cutters for shaping.
- Allow cut doughnuts to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Fry the Doughnuts:
- Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the doughnuts until golden on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Fill the Doughnuts:
- Once cooled, use a piping bag with a narrow tip to inject each doughnut with the rainbow-colored vanilla pudding.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Mix confectioner’s sugar and whipping cream until smooth.
- Dip the top of each filled doughnut into the glaze, then sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
- Serve:
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy your festive and flavorful doughnuts!
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Tips:
- Ensure the oil temperature does not drop too much when frying to keep the doughnuts from absorbing too much oil.
- For an even more festive look, use a variety of sprinkle shapes and colors.
- Store any leftover doughnuts in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
These vibrant doughnuts are sure to be a hit, combining the joy of rainbow colors with the irresistible taste of classic fried doughnuts. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you need a cheerful treat!