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Copycat Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts with glossy glaze

Copycat Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts

A copycat of Krispy Kreme's glazed doughnuts - pillowy soft yeast-raised doughnuts dipped in a sweet, glossy sugar glaze while still warm.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • oil for frying
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Thermometer
  • Doughnut cutter

Method
 

  1. Dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar in the warm milk and let it foam, 5 minutes.
  2. Mix in the remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt, then knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Roll out to 1/2 inch and cut doughnut rings. Let them rise 30 minutes until puffy.
  4. Fry in 350F oil for about 1 minute per side until golden, then drain.
  5. Whisk the glaze ingredients smooth and dip the warm doughnuts, letting the excess drip off. Serve fresh.

Notes

The dough should be soft and light. Glaze the doughnuts while warm so the glaze sets into a thin, glossy shell.