Froot Loop Glazed Donuts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, add 2 cups (280 grams) of your flour, the yeast, sugar and salt. Heat your milk in the microwave in 20 second bursts until it reaches 40 C (105 F) or is quite warm to the touch. Add the milk, vanilla and egg yolks to your flour mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth. Scrap down the sides of your bowl, then add the remaining flour and diced pieces of the butter. Mix again until smooth. Scrap the sides and bring the dough together into a ball (it will be sticky, this is ok) at the bottom of the bowl. Cover the plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for one hour.
2. Line a baking tray with baking or parchment paper. Turn out your dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out using a rolling pin until its about 1 and 1/2 inches thick. Cut out the dough using a cookie cutter or any round shaped object you find around the place. It’s up to you whether you cut out the middle or leave the donut whole – i did my batch half half. If you want a hole in the middle, simply cut it out using a small round cookie cutter or similar round object – I used a water bottle cap!
3. Place each donut onto your prepared tray and cover lightly with plastic wrap. You then need to leave for the donuts for at least 15 minutes to rise again. This is a great chance to get your oil ready. You will need to add your oil into a large heavy bottomed saucepan 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.
4. Once the oil is ready to go, gently pop your donuts into the oil, one at a time, being carefully not to overcrowd the pan. Just do 2 or 3 donuts at a time. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes on either side, turning a couple of times. Once they are beautifully golden brown, lift them out gently using a slotted spoon and pop them on a plate lined with paper tower. Continue until your have cooked all your donuts.
5. To make the glaze, sift the icing or powdered sugar into a small bowl, add the milk and stir with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Add the cotton candy flavouring to taste and the pink food colouring and stir until it reaches your desired colour. Once the donuts have cooled, dunk them in the glaze and then top with Froot Loops. These donuts are best enjoyed on the day they are made.