Description
Krispy Kreme donuts bring pure sugary bliss straight from your kitchen, rivaling the famous bakery’s signature treats. Sweet, pillowy circles of fried dough glazed with silky sugar will make you the neighborhood dessert hero.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for the dough)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
Coating and Frying:
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Dissolve milk and boiling water in a compact vessel, creating a warm liquid base for the yeast activation.
- Sprinkle dry active yeast into the liquid mixture and allow it to bloom and become effervescent for approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer the activated yeast solution into a spacious mixing bowl and incorporate flour, granulated sugar, a whisked egg, fragrant vanilla, and melted butter.
- Massage the dough thoroughly until achieving a silky, elastic consistency, ensuring all ingredients are uniformly integrated.
- Drape a clean kitchen towel over the dough and permit it to rest and expand in a draft-free environment for 60 minutes, during which it will double in volume.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently roll out the proofed dough to an even thickness, approximately 1/2 inch deep.
- Utilize a circular cutter to shape precise donut rings, creating classic round configurations with central openings.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying results.
- Carefully lower donuts into the hot oil, cooking each side for 60-90 seconds until achieving a rich golden-amber hue.
- Remove donuts using a slotted spoon and immediately coat with granulated sugar while still warm, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving, preserving their delicate, crisp exterior.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is precisely warm (around 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it, which helps achieve perfect dough rising.
- Use fresh yeast for maximum rising potential and fluffier donut texture, checking expiration date before starting.
- Consider chilling dough for 30 minutes before cutting shapes to make handling easier and maintain cleaner donut edges.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of rice and almond flour, adding xanthan gum for better binding and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg