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Instructions
Making the Dough:
- Activate the Yeast:
In a small bowl, mix the yeast with warm water and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This ensures the yeast is active. - Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the yeast mixture once it’s foamy. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes. - Let the Dough Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Shaping and Frying:
- Roll and Cut:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter (or a large round cutter and a smaller one for the center) to cut out doughnut shapes. Re-roll scraps as needed. - Second Rise:
Place the cut doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes, until puffed. - Heat the Oil:
Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop in 2-3 doughnuts at a time, frying for about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
Making the Glaze:
- Prepare the Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed. - Glaze the Doughnuts:
Dip each warm doughnut into the glaze, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let the excess drip off, then place on a wire rack to set.
Tips for Success:
- For the fluffiest doughnuts, ensure your yeast is fresh and active.
- Keep the oil temperature consistent; too hot, and the doughnuts will burn; too cool, and they’ll absorb excess oil.
- Want filled doughnuts? Skip the hole, fry the doughnuts, and inject them with your favorite filling like jam, custard, or Nutella before glazing.
Enjoy Your Homemade Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!
These homemade Krispy Kreme doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm, just like the real deal. With their soft, airy texture and irresistible glaze, they’ll quickly disappear—so make a double batch! Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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