Krispy Kreme Copycat

Submitted by Sarah_Star

"These are better than the original! Be very careful with the dough as it is very delicate."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 10 Donuts
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• Doughnut

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons yeast, 1 (.25)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup warm water
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Glaze

• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 8 -10 cups vegetable shortening

directions

1. Heat water to 100-110°F, and dissolve the yeast and sugar. Let mix sit for about 5 minutes, or until the solution forms a foamy layer on the top.
2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl using an electric mixer, add yeast mixture, milk, egg yolk and vanilla extract.
3. Mix well for 30 seconds or until ingredients are just combined.
4. Carefully roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Use a 3-inch, well floured biscuit cutter and cut circles from the dough.
5. Use a well-floured lid from a plastic soda bottle to remove the insides.
6. Place the donuts on lightly floured cookie sheets, cover with wrap, and let them rest in a warm spot for about an hour or until they have doubled in size.
7. While donuts are rising, heat vegetable shortening in a fyer to 375°F.
8. After donuts have risen, carefully place 2 or 3 at a time to the heated shortening.
9. Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes per side, and transfer them to a cooling rack.
10. Let cool for a minute or two, glaze and enjoy!
11. To make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and boiling water, whisk until dissolved and smooth, add a pinch of salt to taste.

Reviews

[Feisty Redhead]

This recipe is ok, I had no troubles with it as far as the consistency of the dough or anything like that. But the resulting doughnuts were too dense and a little chewy. And they taste NOTHING like a Krispy Kreme doughnut.

 

[Lady Morrgian]

I was very surprised how loose and wet the dough was. There was no way i was going to be able to roll that with out a huge mess.

 

[good2bdunn]

I was so disappointed! These donuts tasted like bread rolls in a sugar glaze. Definitely not a Krispy Kreme!:-(

 

[Carolyn Buffington]

I thought this recipe was very good. Made everything as stated & turned out very good. Like the other viewer stated make sure the dough is 1/2" thick. Thank you for sharing.

 

[angie_pangie]

These really do taste like the originals! I loved them and so did my family. I rolled some of them out too thin and those were a little more crunchy than the others, so make sure you leave them at 1/2". Also, mix your glaze immediately before you use it, because it sets up right away and you want it to be thin when you pour it. These were sinful!!!