Description
This homemade Krispy Kremes recipe brings the classic glazed doughnut experience right to your kitchen. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, the doughnuts are fried until golden and then dipped in a rich, buttery vanilla glaze. Perfectly soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet, these doughnuts are a delightful treat for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a comforting sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Doughnuts
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1¾ cups)
- 1½ ounces sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 egg
- 1 ounce butter (softened)
- A dash of salt
- Oil for frying
Glaze
- 1/3 cup butter (for glaze)
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons hot water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare yeast mixture: Combine milk and boiling water in a small bowl and let it cool to lukewarm. Stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar, then let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add the beaten egg and the yeast mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape doughnuts: Punch down the dough, divide it into four parts, roll each piece into a rope, cut into inch-long pieces, and shape each piece into a ball.
- Rest dough balls: Arrange the dough balls on a tray, cover and let them rest for 10–15 minutes to puff up slightly.
- Fry doughnuts: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry doughnuts in batches for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare glaze: Melt the butter for the glaze, then stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Slowly add hot water, adjusting as needed, to create a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Glaze doughnuts: Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze, then place them on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk and water mixture is lukewarm before adding yeast to avoid killing the yeast.
- Use fresh active dry yeast for best rising results.
- Oil temperature is crucial; too hot will burn the doughnuts, too cool will make them greasy.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding more or less hot water as needed.
- For best flavor, serve doughnuts fresh and warm the same day they are made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
