Description
Krispy Kreme donuts bring sweet magic straight to home kitchens with this irresistible recipe. Delicate dough, golden frying, and classic glaze combine for a nostalgic treat that delights taste buds and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
Leavening and Sweeteners:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Gently heat milk in a saucepan until tiny bubbles form, then remove from heat. Dissolve sugar completely by stirring, then allow to cool to lukewarm temperature.
- Activate yeast in warm water, waiting until it becomes frothy and creamy, approximately 10 minutes.
- Combine lukewarm milk, activated yeast, initial flour portion, salt, shortening, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually incorporate remaining flour, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Once dough forms a cohesive mass, transfer to a floured surface and knead methodically until achieving a silky, elastic texture, roughly 8 minutes.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with oil, place dough inside, and rotate to ensure complete coverage. Drape with a damp cloth and allow to proof in a warm environment until volume doubles, approximately 1 hour.
- Gently deflate dough and roll out to half-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a doughnut cutter to shape, then permit rounds to rise again until they double in size, about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350°F. Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil using a wide spatula. Flip periodically to ensure even golden-brown coloration, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried doughnuts to a wire rack for draining. While still piping hot, immerse each doughnut in glaze, allowing excess to drip off before serving.
Notes
- Check milk temperature carefully to avoid killing yeast; lukewarm is perfect around 110°F.
- Use instant yeast for faster rising and more consistent results.
- Ensure dough is soft and elastic when kneading, not too sticky or dry.
- Let doughnuts rise in a draft-free, warm area like near a preheated oven for optimal proofing.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature at 350°F to prevent greasy or undercooked doughnuts.
- Pat doughnuts gently with paper towels to remove excess oil after frying.
- Glaze while doughnuts are still warm for best absorption and shiniest finish.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of rice and almond flour.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg