Description
Krispy Kreme doughnuts dance with pure deliciousness, bringing sweet magic straight from American bakery kitchens. Pillowy rounds of golden dough promise melt-in-your-mouth comfort you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid for Glaze:
- 3–4 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with a pinch of sugar in lukewarm water. Allow the mixture to foam and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine evaporated milk, melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Integrate the activated yeast mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a uniform base.
- Gradually fold in flour, mixing continuously until a soft, pliable dough develops. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 5-7 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour or until volume doubles.
- Roll out the risen dough to a half-inch thickness on a floured workspace. Use circular cutters to shape doughnuts, reusing scraps for additional rounds.
- Arrange cut doughnuts on a parchment-lined tray, loosely cover, and permit a second rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy skillet. Carefully fry doughnuts in small batches, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove fried doughnuts using a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with hot water and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- While doughnuts remain warm, delicately dip each into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set the glaze.
Notes
- Activate yeast properly by ensuring water temperature is between 100-110°F, which helps achieve perfect rise without killing the microorganisms.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create consistent dough texture and promote even mixing and rising.
- Control oil temperature precisely during frying to prevent doughnuts from absorbing excess oil or becoming greasy, maintaining crispy exterior and soft interior.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum to maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg