Krispy Kreme Donuts
Create your own delicious Krispy Kreme donuts with this easy homemade recipe, featuring a fluffy texture and sweet glaze that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Donut Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 8 ounces all-purpose flour just under 2 cups
- 1.5 ounces sugar about 3 teaspoons
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 ounce butter cool to room temperature
- 1 pinch salt
Glaze Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 1/3 cup butter for the glaze
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 teaspoons hot water
Instructions
Yeast Activation
- Mix milk and boiling water in a large measuring jug. Add a teaspoon of sugar and the yeast, stirring gently. Place it in a warm spot until the yeast foams and becomes active.
Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, the remaining sugar, and salt. Use your fingers or a blender to cut the butter into crumbles.
Dough Fusion
- Add the beaten egg and yeast mixture to the flour blend, stirring until smooth.
Kneading
- Place the dough on a floured workbench and knead for 5-10 minutes.
Rising
- Return the dough to the bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise for about an hour until it doubles in size.
Shaping
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces, pull each piece into a rope, cut it into one-inch strips, forming them into balls.
Frying
- Fry the dough balls in butter until golden brown on each side, approximately 2 minutes.
Glazing
- Melt butter and mix it with confectioners sugar, vanilla, and hot water until smooth. Dip each donut into the glaze.
Notes
Store the donuts for optimal freshness within 1-2 days. You can freeze the dough after the first rise for later use. Variations to the glaze can include flavors like chocolate or matcha.