Description
Homemade Krispy Kremes are light, fluffy doughnut holes coated in a sweet, silky glaze, replicating the iconic Krispy Kreme flavor and texture right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon dry active yeast
8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1¾ cups)
1½ ounces sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
1 egg
1 ounce butter (softened)
A dash of salt
Oil for frying
1/3 cup butter (for glaze)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons hot water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Combine milk and boiling water in a small bowl. Let cool to lukewarm, then stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add beaten egg and yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into four parts, roll each into a rope, cut into inch-long pieces, and shape into balls.
- Place dough balls on a tray, cover, and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry doughnuts in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Melt butter for glaze, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, then slowly add hot water until smooth and pourable.
- Dip warm doughnuts in glaze and place on wire rack to set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat doughnuts in the microwave for 8–10 seconds.
Freeze unglazed doughnuts for up to 1 month. Thaw and glaze before serving.
Add sprinkles, nuts, or spices like cinnamon for flavor variations.
Use a thermometer to ensure oil stays at 375°F for best results.
Let doughnuts cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting off the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut hole
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
