Description
Delightful homemade Krispy Kreme donuts bring Southern comfort to your kitchen. Pillowy dough and sweet glaze create an irresistible treat you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 tsps active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying (as needed)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast in tepid water, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate sugar, milk, melted butter, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Introduce flour gradually, kneading the dough until it achieves a silky, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and permit it to rise in a warm environment for 60-90 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Punch down the expanded dough and roll it out on a floured surface to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
- Utilize a donut cutter or two circular cutters to shape the dough into classic ring formations.
- Place cut donuts on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and allow a secondary rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F (175°C), monitoring temperature with a culinary thermometer.
- Carefully lower donuts into the hot oil, frying each side until they transform into a rich, golden-amber color, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Extract donuts using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a wire rack lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- While still warm, immerse each donut in prepared glaze, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position glazed donuts on a cooling rack, allowing excess glaze to drip and exterior to set before serving.
Notes
- Select fresh, active dry yeast for the best rise and texture in your homemade donuts.
- Maintain precise oil temperature around 350F to prevent greasy or undercooked donuts, using a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Try alternative flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary adaptations, but expect slight texture variations.
- Allow donuts to cool briefly before glazing to help the coating set smoothly and prevent sliding off the surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg