Fan of The Simpsons? You’ll love munching on these Homer Simpson Donuts. Deep-fried and topped with a sweet pink glaze and loads of funfetti sprinkles, they’re the ultimate donut.
Homer Simpson Donuts 🍩
Big, fat, deep-fried donuts, covered in a drippy pink two ingredient glaze and topped with LOADS of funfetti sprinkles.
This is the donut of ALL donuts.
I actually feel a little naughty writing this post because I was never allowed to watch The Simpsons growing up. In fact, I’ve never watched an episode to this day.
I do, however, know who Homer Simpson is, and I know about his serious donut fettish. And I’m more than happy to join him on his donut obsession.
It was just a few weekends ago, that inspiration struck (from who knows where), and I suddenly turned to my husband and said, I should do a Homer Simpson Donut for the blog.
So here I am. With my version of the Homer Simpson Donut for you to try at home. Whenever I enter a donut shop, usually in the States, I am often paralysed by indecision. So many flavours to choose from, so many pretty donuts to look at, but if there is one with sprinkles, I’ll almost always get it.
So while I may not technically be a Simpson’s fan, these sprinkle-adorned Homer Simpson Donuts are right up my alley.
Do you remember a few months ago when I shared my recipe for Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Donuts? Still dreaming of those by the way. This is a delicious spin-off using the same donut dough. It produces a light and fluffy donut every. single. time and they’re easier to make than you’d think!
Once you take that beautiful, soft dough and cover it in a sweet sugar glaze, you’ll be in donut heaven – I know I was.
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While you know I’m a HUGE fan of no bake desserts, and those with few ingredients, sometimes it’s worth getting out the candy thermometer and going ALL IN.
So that being said, who’s ready to deep fry?
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Homer Simpson Donuts
Light and fluffy Homer Simpson Donuts covered in pink sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) warm water
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons dried instant yeast
- 455 grams (3 and 1/4 cups) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Pink glaze
- 190 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) icing or powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- A few drops of pink food gel or food colouring
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) coloured funfetti sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add warm water and sprinkle yeast over the top. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom. Yeast should go foamy.
- Add 420 grams (3 cups) flour and the sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer. Add butter, egg, vanilla and buttermilk. Add yeast (water and all) and mix with a dough hook for 5 minutes or until dough becomes smooth. If dough is too sticky to the touch, add extra 35 grams (1/4 cup) flour.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with a little vegetable oil. Bring dough together into one ball, place in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise. You want the dough to double in size, it should take approximately 60 to 75 minutes.
- Lightly flour bench. Remove dough from bowl and gently knead with your hands for 2-3 minutes. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick.
- Line two baking trays with baking paper. Use a donut cutter or large round cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough, approximately 3.5 inch wide. Cut out hole in the middle of each donut and discard. Gently place donuts on baking tray. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- Meanwhile prepare the oil for frying. Fill a large heavy bottomed saucepan with oil and use a thermometer to heat the oil to 180 C (360 F). The amount of oil needed will vary depending on the size of your saucepan. You will want enough oil to come up about halfway of the saucepan, with plenty of room for the donuts to sizzle.
- Once the oil is ready to go, gently add two or three donuts into the oil, one at a time, being carefully not to overcrowd the pan. Let them cook for 90 seconds, before flipping over and cooking for an additional 90 seconds – I recommend using a timer.
- Once they’re golden brown, lift them out gently using a slotted spoon and pop them on a plate lined with paper towel. Leave to cool.
- Sift icing sugar in a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of milk and stir until smooth. Add a few drops of food colouring until you reach your desired shade of pink.
- Dip each donut in the frosting, one at a time, and add sprinkles on top. If the frosting gets too thick, add another tablespoon of milk.
Hi, I’m Jess, the creator of Sweetest Menu and the author of Something Sweet. A self-taught baker and published recipe writer who can’t stop making easy and delicious baking recipes.
Lauren says
Made these a few times now and they are great, so easy to make aswell x
Jessica Holmes says
That’s wonderful to hear Lauren!
James says
Could I use whole milk instead of Buttermilk?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi James, for a light and fluffy donut, buttermilk is best. If you’re in a pinch, you can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to 1 cup of full fat or whole milk. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then use as normal.
Doofan says
Hello ,can I use margerine as a substitute for unsalted butter?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi, I haven’t tried this recipe was margarine before.
Jake says
wow i finally get that classic pink doughnut
Jessica Holmes says
Enjoy Jake!
Mareike Brandt says
These look so good! Gonna try them out later today with my baking pals. V excited.
Jessica Holmes says
Awesome! Hope you love them! Show me a pic on Instagram @sweetestmenu
Natalie says
Sooooo good! These look and sound absolutely delicious!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Natalie!