Description
A recipe for fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade yeast doughnuts that rival the famous Krispy Kreme originals. These doughnuts are made from a soft, enriched dough that is proofed, deep-fried to a golden brown, and completely coated in a classic sweet vanilla glaze while still warm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters of different sizes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze, ensuring it’s fully coated, and place on a wire rack to set.
- Serve the homemade doughnuts warm.
Notes
- Maintaining the oil temperature at 350°F is crucial; if it is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks, and if too cool, the doughnuts will be greasy.
- Glaze the doughnuts while they are still warm for the best texture and coating.
- Don’t throw away the ‘holes’ cut from the centers; fry them separately for doughnut holes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, though they are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 15-20 g
- Sodium: 150-200 mg
- Fat: 12-15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4-5 g
- Cholesterol: 25-35 mg
