Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the red food coloring until you achieve a blood-like color.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place them back on the wire rack to set.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner glaze, add a little more milk. You can also add a few drops of black food coloring to deepen the red for a more dramatic effect.