Description
Krispy Kreme donuts bring sweet nostalgia straight to kitchens with this copycat recipe. Pillowy dough meets glazed perfection, inviting home bakers to recreate iconic bakery magic that delights you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Frying and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Activate yeast in lukewarm liquid, allowing it to become frothy and aromatic for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine dairy, lipids, protein, seasoning, and flour in a mixing vessel, creating a cohesive dough with smooth consistency.
- Manipulate dough through rhythmic kneading, developing elasticity for 5-7 minutes until texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Shield dough with cloth, permitting fermentation in warm environment for 60 minutes until volume substantially increases.
- Gently elongate dough to precise 12-inch thickness, utilizing precise cutting techniques to craft circular pastry shapes.
- Allow shaped pastries secondary proofing period, resting for half an hour to enhance volume and texture.
- Prepare deep frying station, maintaining precise petroleum temperature at 350°F (175°C) for optimal golden transformation.
- Submerge pastry shapes into heated petroleum, cooking approximately 1-2 minutes per surface until achieving rich, amber coloration.
- Transfer freshly fried delicacies onto absorbent surface to eliminate excess petroleum.
- Craft glossy coating by whisking complementary ingredients into smooth, lustrous glaze.
- Immerse warm pastries into prepared glaze, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Allow glazed pastries brief resting period, permitting coating to solidify before indulgence.
Notes
- Keep yeast water precisely warm (105-110°F) to activate without killing it, ensuring perfect rising.
- Use fresh, high-quality active dry yeast for maximum doughnut fluffiness and consistent texture.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a draft-free, warm environment to develop rich, tender dough structure.
- Test oil temperature with a thermometer to prevent burning or undercooked centers during frying.
- Drain excess oil thoroughly on paper towels to maintain crispy exterior and prevent greasiness.
- Glaze doughnuts while slightly warm for optimal absorption and glossy, smooth coating.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum.
- Refrigerate dough overnight for deeper flavor development and more manageable rolling process.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg