Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe (Copycat)

Ingredients

• 4.5 tsp Instant yeast (Each package is ¼ ounce.)
• 80 ml Warm water (Warm, approximately 105–115°F (40–46°C).)
• 1.5 cup Milk (Whole or low-fat milk; lukewarm after heating.)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.333333 cup Butter (Softened; shortening may be used instead.)
• 5 cup All-purpose flour
• Canola oil (For frying; use enough to fill the pan to at least 3 inches deep. A neutral, high-smoke-point vegetable oil may also be used.)
• 0.5 cup Butter (Melted, for the glaze.)
• 2 cup Powdered sugar (For the glaze.)
• 2 tsp Vanilla (For the glaze.)
• 5 tbsp Evaporated milk (Use 5–7 tablespoons, adding enough to reach the desired glaze consistency; water may be substituted.)

Steps

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the lukewarm water and instant yeast. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes, until the yeast dissolves.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the milk in a microwave-safe medium bowl for about 2 minutes. Remove it from the microwave and let it cool.

3. 3

   Add the cooled milk, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, softened butter or shortening, and 2 cups of the flour to the bowl containing the yeast mixture.

4. 4

   Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed.

5. 5

   Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing the dough, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

6. 6

   Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl. Cover it loosely with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to approximately ¼ inch thick. Cut out the doughnuts with a doughnut cutter or cookie cutters, using openings of about 1 inch and 3–4 inches.

8. 8

   Let the cut doughnuts stand for about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour the canola oil into a large saucepan until it is at least 3 inches, or about 5 centimeters, deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F.

10. 10

    Carefully place only a few doughnuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

11. 11

    Remove the fried doughnuts and drain them on prepared paper towels.

12. 12

    For the glaze, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

13. 13

    Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.

14. 14

    Stir in the evaporated milk, adding enough to reach the desired glaze consistency. Water may be used instead of evaporated milk.

15. 15

    Dip the doughnuts in the glaze and place them on a rack, allowing the excess glaze to drip off.

Notes

The structured recipe specifies a stand mixer, but the recipe can also be mixed in a regular bowl with a large spoon or by hand; an electric mixer can be used until the dough becomes too thick, then knead by hand. The source refers to both canola and vegetable oil; it clarifies that canola is a suitable neutral vegetable oil for frying.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• breakfast
• fried
• yeast-raised
• American
• vegetarian