Here’s a recipe to make homemade Krispy Kreme-style glazed donuts—soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet.
🍩 Homemade Krispy Kreme-Style Donuts
Ingredients (makes ~12 donuts)
For the Dough
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Frying
- 2–3 cups (480–720 ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
For the Glaze
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until dough comes together.
- Knead on a floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Donuts
- Roll dough to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large, one small for the center hole).
- Place donuts on a parchment-lined tray; cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
3. Fry the Donuts
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry donuts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
4. Make the Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- While donuts are warm, dip the top of each into the glaze.
- Let glaze set a few minutes before serving.
Tips
- For extra fluffiness, let the dough rise slowly in the fridge overnight.
- You can flavor the glaze with a little maple, chocolate, or cinnamon for variety.
- Work quickly when frying to keep donuts light and airy.
I can also give you a baked version that’s lower in oil but still very close to the Krispy Kreme texture. Do you want me to do that?
