Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these irresistible Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts, perfectly fluffy and golden with a sweet, glossy glaze that melts in your mouth. This recipe walks you through creating pillowy doughnuts from scratch, starting with a rich, yeast-based dough that's expertly kneaded and risen to perfection. Once fried to golden-brown perfection, each doughnut is dipped into a luscious vanilla glaze, bringing that signature Krispy Kreme experience right to your kitchen. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and warm milk, as well as a straightforward doughnut-cutting technique, this recipe makes it easy to achieve bakery-quality results at home. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these doughnuts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm milk (110°F/43°C)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.33 cup Whole milk (for glaze)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Punch the dough down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface.

Step 6

Using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (one large for the outer shape and one small for the hole), cut out doughnut shapes. Re-roll scraps if needed.

Step 7

Place the cut doughnuts on a floured baking sheet or surface, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 9

To prepare the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 10

Dip each doughnut into the glaze while still warm, allowing excess glaze to drip off. Place on a wire rack for the glaze to set.

Step 11

Enjoy your freshly made Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1740.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7698.5

Total Fat 542.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 529.1mg	0%
Sodium 1477.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 675.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 302.6g
Protein 76.0g	0%

Vitamin D 246.9IU	0%
Calcium 534.9mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 1292.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 34.2%