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Perfect Soft Glazed Donuts Krispy Kreme Copycat Recipe

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This recipe recreates the iconic soft, pillowy Krispy Kreme glazed donuts at home with a simple yeast dough fried to golden perfection and dipped in a silky vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying (about 4 cups/960ml)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Gently warm 1 cup whole milk to about 110°F (43°C). Add 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter to the warm milk and stir until melted.
  3. Pour the milk-butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Add 2 large eggs, room temperature. Mix with dough hook or by hand until a sticky dough forms, about 3 minutes on low speed.
  4. Knead the dough on medium speed for 6-8 minutes, or by hand on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour as you knead.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover tightly, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough gently and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about ½ inch thickness. Use a 3-inch donut cutter to cut out donuts and a smaller 1-inch cutter for the holes. Reroll scraps as needed.
  7. Place cut donuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover loosely, and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain temperature.
  9. Carefully fry a few donuts at a time for about 1 minute per side until golden brown and puffed. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  10. Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired glaze consistency.
  11. Dip each warm donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on wire rack to set. For thicker glaze, dip twice after the first layer sets slightly.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use instant yeast for quick and reliable results. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked donuts. Glaze donuts while warm for best adhesion and shine. Store donuts on a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise.

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