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Homemade Krispy Kreme Donuts Recipe

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This recipe guides you through making homemade Krispy Kreme-style donuts from scratch. Soft, fluffy yeast donuts are fried to golden perfection and then glazed with a smooth vanilla icing, delivering a deliciously sweet and classic treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Whole Milk (lukewarm)
  • ¼ cup Water (lukewarm)
  • 2 tsp Dry Active yeast
  • 1 egg (at room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter (at room temperature)
  • A pinch of Kosher salt
  • Oil for frying

Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 cups Confectionary Sugar
  • ¼ cup Whole Milk (lukewarm)
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, lukewarm milk, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and dry active yeast. Mix well and let it sit in a warm place for 10 minutes, or until the surface becomes bubbly and frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour with a pinch of kosher salt.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Gradually add the room temperature butter to the flour mixture and crumble with your hands until the texture resembles coarse sand.
  4. Make Dough: Add the sugar, egg, and activated yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Knead the combined dough for about 5 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Knead Dough on Surface: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and transfer the dough onto it. Knead for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, testing by poking it to see if it springs back — a sign that the dough is ready.
  6. First Proofing: Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it over to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape Doughnuts: After proofing, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into four equal portions and roll each into balls. Roll out the dough into sheets about ½ inch thick. Use donut cutters to cut out donuts and donut holes.
  8. Second Proofing: Place the cut donuts on a surface, cover with a clean cloth, and let them rise for another 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Ensure there is enough oil for the donuts to float.
  10. Fry Donuts: Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil. Fry each side for approximately 70 to 90 seconds or until golden brown. Donuts will float to the top when cooking properly. If they do not float, allow the dough to rise for an additional 15 minutes before frying.
  11. Drain Donuts: Remove the donuts using a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  12. Prepare Glaze: While the donuts are frying, whisk together confectionary sugar, lukewarm milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  13. Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze or pipe glaze on top to coat evenly.
  14. Serve: Let the glaze set briefly, then serve and enjoy your fluffy, homemade Krispy Kreme-style donuts.

Notes

  • Ensure milk and water are lukewarm to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Kneading the dough well develops gluten, resulting in soft and airy donuts.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F for optimal frying; too low temperature leads to greasy donuts, too high can burn them.
  • Allow the donuts to rise fully before frying to ensure a light texture.
  • Use a cooling rack to drain excess oil instead of paper towels to keep donuts from becoming soggy.
  • The glaze sets better if the donuts are warm but not hot, so allow them to cool slightly before glazing.

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