Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these irresistible Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts, perfectly fluffy and golden with a sweet, glossy glaze that melts in your mouth. This recipe walks you through creating pillowy doughnuts from scratch, starting with a rich, yeast-based dough that's expertly kneaded and risen to perfection. Once fried to golden-brown perfection, each doughnut is dipped into a luscious vanilla glaze, bringing that signature Krispy Kreme experience right to your kitchen. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and warm milk, as well as a straightforward doughnut-cutting technique, this recipe makes it easy to achieve bakery-quality results at home. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these doughnuts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.33 cup Whole milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
Punch the dough down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (one large for the outer shape and one small for the hole), cut out doughnut shapes. Re-roll scraps if needed.
Place the cut doughnuts on a floured baking sheet or surface, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
Dip each doughnut into the glaze while still warm, allowing excess glaze to drip off. Place on a wire rack for the glaze to set.
Enjoy your freshly made Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 542.9 g | 696% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.5 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 1478 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 675.8 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.0 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
