Description
Homemade Krispy Kreme-style donuts are soft, fluffy, and freshly fried treats coated in a delicate sweet glaze, delivering a bakery-quality experience right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm water and yeast, letting sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine sugar, milk, melted butter, egg, and salt. Add yeast mixture and stir.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
- Let shaped donuts rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry donuts about 1 minute per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Dip warm donuts into glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is active for proper rising.
- Do not overheat oil to avoid burning.
- Kneading well improves texture.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- You can bake instead of fry for a lighter option, though texture changes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
