Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts Recipe
Delicious, doughy doughnuts.
Servings
Prep Time
15
360
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
15
360
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Ingredients
2
packages yeast
1/4
cup
Water
1 1/2
cups
lukewarm milk
1/2
cup
sugar
1
tsp
Salt
2
eggs
1/3
cup
shortening
5
cups
all purpose flour
canola oil
For the glaze
1/3
cup
butter
2
cups
powdered sugar
1 1/2
tsp
vanilla
4-5
tbsp
hot water
Instructions
Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
Add the milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and two cups of flour.
Beat this mixture together for 30 seconds on the ‘low’ setting.
Beat for 2 more minutes on the ‘medium’ setting.
Stir in the remaining flour.
Cover the mixture and allow to rise for an hour.
Roll the dough into a 1/2 thick disc.
Cut the dough into doughnuts with a floured doughnut cutter.
Cover and allow to stand for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the glaze by gently whisking together the (slightly melted) butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and hot water.
Heat oil for deep frying.
Slide the doughnuts into the oil and fry for a minute on each side.
Take out of the oil and drain.
Dip into the glaze and then allow to cool on a rack.
Serve while warm.