Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at home with this easy recipe. These glazed, fried doughnuts are a delightful treat for breakfast or any time of day.
Ingredients
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Doughnuts:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine with milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, and flour. Knead, let rise, and cut doughnuts.
- Frying: Heat oil, fry doughnuts until golden brown.
- Glazing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip doughnuts in glaze.
Notes
- For a chocolate glaze, replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with cocoa powder.
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day. Store unglazed doughnuts in an airtight container if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
