Here's everything you need for this amazing glow-in-the-dark donuts. This recipe makes about 10-12 doughnuts and 10-12 holes.
Ingredients to Gather
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1¼ cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoons salt
¾ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups (approximate) vegetable oil for frying
FOR THE FROSTING:
3 cups powdered sugar
4-6 tablespoons tonic water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions to Follow
STEP 1:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a measuring cup or a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract.Pour buttermilk mixture in with the dry ingredients and stir until a thick dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes.
STEP 2:
On a well floured surface, press out the dough until it is no more than ½” thick. Use a floured doughnut cutter to cut the dough into rounds.Set the donuts and holes aside on a lightly floured plate or surface (like a baking sheet). Gather the scraps and repeat the process. The yield will vary slightly based on the size of your cutter.
STEP 3:
In a large saucepan, bring about 4″ of oil to 355-360 F. Carefully drop doughnuts one or two at a time (depending on the size of your pot) and cook for about three minutes per side, until deep golden brown.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the doughnuts to a paper towel–lined rack to drain and cool. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and holes.
STEP 4:
Prepare the frosting by whisking together 3 cups powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons tonic water and vanilla extract until thick and smooth. If necessary, add additional tonic water to thin icing.Dip cooled donuts in icing and set on a wire rack until frosting is set. Turn on black lights to serve!
What do you think of this recipe? Would you eat food that glows in the dark? Have you ever tried these “glonuts”? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Article Source: Baking Bites
Shannon Corcoran