Description
These homemade Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and coated with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, this recipe brings the iconic doughnut shop experience straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
1/3 cup warm water (105-115°F)
4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, softened
5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3–5 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Warm the milk: Warm the milk in a microwave-safe bowl for about 2 minutes, then let it cool to lukewarm.
- Mix the dough: Add the lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Using the paddle attachment, mix at medium speed until smooth and well-combined.
- Knead the dough: Gradually add the remaining 3 cups of flour, then switch to the dough hook attachment. Knead at medium speed for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly sticky.
- Let the dough rise: Transfer the dough to a large, greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough: Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out doughnuts: Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (3-4 inches for the outer circle, 1 inch for the center) to cut out doughnuts. Re-roll scraps as needed to make additional doughnuts.
- Rest the doughnuts: Place the cut doughnuts and holes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Cover loosely and let rest for 10-15 minutes while heating the oil.
- Heat the oil: Heat 3 inches of oil in a large, deep saucepan to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- Fry the doughnuts: Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches, turning them once. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
- Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is thin enough to dip the doughnuts, but not too runny.
- Glaze the doughnuts: Dip each warm doughnut (top side down) into the glaze. Let the excess glaze drip off and place the doughnuts on a wire rack to set.
- Serve: Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve your homemade Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts while they’re still warm and fresh!
Notes
Flavor variations: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra warmth and flavor.
Toppings: Sprinkle with colored sugar, sprinkles, or drizzle with melted chocolate for added flair.
Filled doughnuts: Pipe your favorite filling, like jam, custard, or chocolate ganache, inside the doughnuts after frying.
Glaze variations: Try adding lemon zest, orange extract, or maple syrup to the glaze for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
