Description
Indulge in the warm and fluffy goodness of homemade doughnuts with this simple copycat Krispy Kreme recipe. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create mouthwatering treats right in your kitchen. Perfect for any occasion, these doughnuts are a delightful way to impress family and friends while enjoying a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- Coconut oil or vegetable oil for frying (about 2-3 inches deep)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- Stir in melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick and cut into circles using a round cutter. Cut holes in the center if desired.
- Place on parchment paper to rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each doughnut for about one minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg