Description
These homemade Krispy Kreme doughnuts are light, airy, and glazed to perfection. A classic copycat recipe that’s perfect for brunch or weekend treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 226g)
- 1½ ounces sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 egg
- 1 ounce butter (cold to room temperature)
- A dash of salt
- Oil for frying (peanut, canola, or sunflower)
- ⅓ cup butter (for glaze)
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons hot water (or as needed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine milk and boiling water. Let it cool to warm, then stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and foamy yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into four parts, roll into ropes, cut into 1-inch pieces, and shape into balls.
- Place dough balls on a tray, cover, and let rise again for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F. Fry doughnut holes in batches, turning after 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For glaze, melt butter and mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Add hot water until pourable.
- Dip warm doughnuts into glaze and place on wire rack to set.
Notes
- Make sure the yeast is active and foamy before mixing—otherwise, the dough won’t rise properly.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pot to maintain oil temperature.
- Dip doughnuts in glaze while they’re warm, not hot or cold.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature (ideal: 375°F).
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut hole
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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