Description
This Homemade Krispy Kremes recipe guides you step-by-step to create soft, fluffy, and delicious glazed doughnuts right in your kitchen. With a perfectly balanced yeast dough fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze, these doughnuts offer the classic Krispy Kreme experience made from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Doughnuts
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms, then transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Doughnuts: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts and holes, or use round cookie cutters if a doughnut cutter is unavailable.
- Second Rise: Arrange the shaped doughnuts on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let them rise an additional 30 minutes until puffy.
- Fry the Doughnuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Glaze the Doughnuts: While still warm, dip each doughnut into the glaze, coating fully. Allow excess glaze to drip off and place doughnuts on a wire rack to set.
- Serve: Enjoy your freshly made homemade Krispy Kreme doughnuts warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm (about 110°F) to activate the yeast effectively without killing it.
- Kneading the dough well develops gluten for a light and airy texture.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure doughnuts cook evenly without absorbing excess oil.
- Glaze doughnuts while warm for a smooth, even coating that sets nicely.
- Use a wire rack after glazing to prevent sogginess from excess glaze pooling.
- Store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature; best consumed within 1-2 days.
