- Activate Yeast
Combine warm milk (110°F), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes. This step ensures your doughnuts will be perfectly light and airy.
- Make Dough
Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Shape Doughnuts
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with doughnut cutter. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Second Rise
Cover shaped doughnuts loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise until puffy.
- Fry Doughnuts
Heat oil to 375°F. Fry doughnuts until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Don't overcrowd the pot.
- Prepare Glaze
Whisk together powdered sugar, hot water, and vanilla until smooth. The glaze should be thin enough to coat but thick enough to set.
- Glaze Doughnuts
Dip each warm doughnut in glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on wire rack to set.
- Calories:220 kcal
- Protein:3 g
- Total Fat:9 g
- Saturated Fat:4 g
- Unsaturated Fat:5 g
- Total Carbs:33 g
- Sugar:18 g
- Fiber:1 g
- Sodium:85 mg
Discover the magic of creating authentic Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts in your own kitchen! These heavenly, light-as-air doughnuts capture the essence of the beloved classic that has delighted generations since 1937. The secret lies in the perfect combination of a yeast-raised dough and that signature crystalline glaze that creates an irresistible crackly coating.
Our recipe recreates that melt-in-your-mouth texture and distinctive sweetness that made Krispy Kreme famous. The dough is carefully crafted to achieve that characteristic tender crumb, while the glaze creates that iconic sweet shell that shatters delicately with each bite. Perfect for weekend brunches, special celebrations, or whenever you’re craving that incomparable fresh-doughnut experience.
