step 1
In a mixing jug, add Whole Milk (2 cups), Salt (1 tsp), and Butter (1/2 cup). Microwave for 1 minute, or until warm.
step 2
Add Caster Sugar (1/2 cup), Ground Nutmeg (as needed), and Eggs (4). Whisk together.
step 3
Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp) and Caster Sugar (4 Tbsp). Whisk to combine.
step 4
Add Self-Rising Flour (5 cups) one cup at a time until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. Leave dough to rest for 1 hour.
step 5
Flour a surface and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes.
step 6
Divide the dough into 4 separate pieces. Roll each piece out. Using a cookie cutter the size of a donut, cut out donuts. Using an apple corer, press in the middle to cut out the donut hole.
step 7
Heat Vegetable Oil (as needed) to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
step 8
Place the donuts in batches to fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels as finished.
step 9
In a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (3 cups), Water (1/2 cup), and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix until smooth.
step 10
While the donuts are still warm, dip them into the glaze and coat them on all sides. Leave them on a wire rack to dry.
step 11
Into a large bowl, add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (2 1/2 cups) and Milk (4 Tbsp). Mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of this glaze.
step 12
Dip only one side of the donuts into the thicker glaze. Drain the excess.
step 13
To the reserved glaze, add Red Food Coloring (as needed). Mix well.
step 14
Dip a gumball into the white icing. Draw an eye using Chocolate Frosting (to taste). Using a toothpick or skewer, dab dots of the red glaze over to create a splatter effect.
step 15
Pour the remaining red glaze into a piping bag. Pipe drizzle lines over the donuts, then place the gumball in the center. Serve and enjoy!
