Homemade Krispy Kremes
Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts are the original glazed yeast raised doughnut that made Krispy Kreme famous. I’ve been known to make the detour when the “HOT” sign is on at Krispy Kreme but since I can make them at home I’ve become immune to the pull of the brightly lit signs.
If you’ve ever looked up doughnuts on Pinterest you’ve likely seen many Krispy Kreme copycat recipes. I tried 4 of them off Pinterest and was less than enthusiastic. The dough wasn’t fluffy enough, the glaze didn’t harden to a point where it was thin and shattered upon being bitten into. Those qualities are what make Krispy Kreme so special. So I ditched Pinterest and dug a whole lot further. I found a recipe from the Chicago Tribune that they tested and retested six times until it was the flavor we all know and love.
It works! With just a couple of adjustments, these Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts are a GREAT copycat, not perfect mind you as part of the magic lies in their air pressurized extruders, but if you are looking to make this recipe at home, you need to go no further. These doughnuts are best right after the glaze dries!
INGREDIENTS
DOUGHNUTS
CREAMY GLAZE
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
DIRECTIONS
If you’ve ever looked up doughnuts on Pinterest you’ve likely seen many Krispy Kreme copycat recipes. I tried 4 of them off Pinterest and was less than enthusiastic. The dough wasn’t fluffy enough, the glaze didn’t harden to a point where it was thin and shattered upon being bitten into. Those qualities are what make Krispy Kreme so special. So I ditched Pinterest and dug a whole lot further. I found a recipe from the Chicago Tribune that they tested and retested six times until it was the flavor we all know and love.
It works! With just a couple of adjustments, these Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts are a GREAT copycat, not perfect mind you as part of the magic lies in their air pressurized extruders, but if you are looking to make this recipe at home, you need to go no further. These doughnuts are best right after the glaze dries!
INGREDIENTS
DOUGHNUTS
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
- 1⁄4 cup water (105-115)
- 1 1⁄2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- canola oil
CREAMY GLAZE
- 1⁄3 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 -6 tablespoons hot water
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1⁄3 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 -6 tablespoons hot water
- 4 ounces milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
- Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.
- Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
- Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
- Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.
- (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
- Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.
- Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
- Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.
- Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
- Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.
- Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
- Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.
- Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
- Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.
- Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.