krispy kreme doughnut recipe
This iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnut recipe is guaranteed to make your house smell great and be a treat for everyone that you love!
Ingredients
For the glaze:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( 1 packet )
- 1/4 cup warm water about 110°F or 45°C
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 & 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 340g to 425g
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze:
- For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the dough
- In a stand mixer bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water
- Add warm milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, egg, egg yolk, softened butter, and 2 & 1/2 cup of flour. Mix with a hook attachment until a soft dough forms.1/4 cup warm milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 & 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky. Continue kneading on medium speed until the dough starts to pull from the bowl. If it's too sticky, add about 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and keep mixing until the dough pulls from the sides of the bowl. Don't worry about it being sticky at the bottom.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly oiled boil, and cover it with plastic wrap then with a clean towel. Place it in a warm area for 2 hours to rise.
- Unwrap the dough and gently press it in the middle to deflate it. then pull it together to form a ball of cough again, cover with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight to rest. This will allow the dough to develop more flavors.
After the chiling period
- Roll the chilled dough onto a clean lightly floured surface using a rolling pin. Once it has reached 1/2 inch in thickness use a donut cutter to cut your donuts. You can use the 3.5 inch doughnut cutter they have on Amazon or a 3.5 inch cookie cutter and a smaller one to make the whole in the middle.
- Any leftover dough can be rolled into mini donut holes so that nothing goes to waste
- Place the cut doughnuts and doughnut holes onto a lightly floured baking sheet, cover them with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise for another hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 360F-370FVegetable oil for frying
- Carefully add a few doughnuts at a time to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Make the glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- While the doughnuts are still warm, dip them into the glaze, making sure to coat them evenly. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Do not put the glazed donuts on the paper towels on the wire rack. Make sure to remove those before you start glazing your donuts. Allow the icing to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
These homemade Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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