Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade Krispy Kreme style glazed doughnuts with this easy recipe. These fluffy and sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Doughnuts:
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons warm water (110°F)
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2½ tablespoons shortening
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- vegetable oil for frying
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening, and 1 cup of the flour. Add the yeast mixture and mix until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Rise the dough: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and fry: Roll out the dough, cut out doughnut shapes, let rise again, then fry in oil until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze and let set on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a chocolate glaze, substitute 2 tablespoons of milk with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
