For the mermaid tails:
- 1/4 lb fondant
- 1-2 tsp tylose powder
- Pink gel food coloring
- Gold powdered food coloring
- Mermaid tail mold
For the doughnuts:
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
For the glaze:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar + 2-3 tbsp
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional)
For the buttercream frosting:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Turquoise food gel coloring