Krispy Kreme-Style Hot Glazed Doughnuts
Light, airy yeast-raised doughnuts dipped in warm sugar glaze, inspired by the Winston-Salem doughnut shop that became a Southern icon.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 260 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep fryer or heavy pot
- •Doughnut cutter
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- fat
- 12
- carbs
- 34
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 260
Instructions
- 1
Stir the yeast into the warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Mix the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a stand mixer bowl.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a smooth, stretchy dough forms.
- 4
Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Roll the dough on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out rings with a doughnut cutter.
- 6
Let the cut doughnuts rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- 7
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry the doughnuts for 60-90 seconds per side until golden.
- 8
Whisk the powdered sugar and warm milk together into a thin glaze.
- 9
Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze. Let any extra drip off before serving.
Chef's tips
Keep the oil at a steady 350°F so the centers cook through without burning. Glaze the doughnuts while they are still warm so the coating sets into a shiny shell.
Storage
Best eaten the day they're made; store loosely covered at room temperature up to 1 day.
Reheating
Warm briefly in a low oven or microwave for a few seconds to soften the glaze.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Letting the dough rise too long, which makes the doughnuts deflate when fried
- •Glazing the doughnuts after they cool completely, which keeps the glaze from setting properly
Serving suggestions
Cooked Krispy Kreme-Style Hot Glazed Doughnuts?
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