Description
Krispy Kreme doughnuts deliver pure comfort with their golden, pillowy perfection straight from classic American bakeries. Sweet rings of happiness emerge from simple ingredients, promising delightful moments shared with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (75 g)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
Frying and Coating:
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying (1 liter)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g)
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (85 g)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (40 g)
- 2 tbsp corn syrup (30 ml)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm water, stirring gently until completely dissolved and slightly foamy, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk together sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually fold flour into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and knead until a soft, elastic dough forms with a smooth texture.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut circular shapes using a doughnut cutter or two different-sized round cutters, creating classic ring shapes.
- Place cut doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rest for an additional 30 minutes to prove.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower doughnuts into hot oil, frying each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
- Optional: Sprinkle with chocolate chips or decorative sprinkles while glaze is still wet.
- Let glazed doughnuts set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency and even mixing.
- Activate yeast precisely in warm water between 100-110°F to prevent killing the live culture.
- Rest dough in a warm, humid environment like inside a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to promote optimal rising.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F during frying to prevent greasy or undercooked doughnuts.
- Pat doughnuts dry with paper towels immediately after frying to remove excess oil and maintain crispy texture.
- Glaze doughnuts while still warm for better absorption and smoother coating.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg