Description
Krispy Kreme-inspired donuts bring classic bakery magic to home kitchens with simple ingredients and classic techniques. Pillowy dough, sweet glaze, and golden-brown perfection create delightful treats you can craft with care and enjoy alongside morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3 tbsps (1 oz) butter
- 3 tbsps (1 ½ oz) sugar
- 3 tbsps milk
- 3 tbsps boiling water
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 dash salt
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 4 tbsps hot water (or as needed)
- Enough oil (to cover bottom few inches of wok or deep fryer)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Blend warm milk and boiling water in a measuring jug. Sprinkle yeast and sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy in a warm environment.
- Dough Foundation: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Integrate cold butter using fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Dough Formation: Create a well in the flour blend. Pour activated yeast liquid and beaten egg into the center. Fold ingredients until a soft, cohesive dough develops, adjusting with minimal flour or milk as necessary.
- Kneading and Rising: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead methodically to develop elasticity. Place in a greased container, cover, and let rise in a draft-free spot until volume doubles.
- Shaping and Proofing: Deflate dough and divide into quarters. Roll into ropes, slice into segments, and shape into rounds. Allow secondary proofing for a short duration.
- Frying Preparation: Heat oil in a deep vessel to the precise temperature, maintaining consistent thermal conditions for uniform cooking.
- Cooking and Draining: Submerge dough rounds in hot oil, frying in batches until achieving a rich, golden-brown color. Remove using a perforated utensil and drain on absorbent paper.
- Glazing Finale: Melt butter over gentle heat. Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and hot water until creating a silky glaze. Dip warm pastries and position on a wire rack for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to activate yeast without killing it, creating perfect rising conditions.
- Dough Consistency Trick: Soft, slightly sticky dough yields lighter, fluffier donuts; resist adding too much flour during kneading.
- Frying Temperature Crucial: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for even cooking and preventing greasy texture; use a digital thermometer for precision.
- Glaze Perfection Hack: Let donuts cool slightly before glazing to prevent runny coating and ensure smooth, even coverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg