Description
Krispy Kreme donuts bring pure bliss straight to home kitchens with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Sweet, pillowy circles of joy emerge from simple ingredients, promising bakery-quality treats you can craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Leavening Agent:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking it into lukewarm milk, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for optimal fermentation.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, a beaten egg, melted butter, and flour into the milk mixture, stirring until a cohesive, pillowy dough emerges.
- Vigorously knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, developing its gluten structure and achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and place in a draft-free environment to rise until it doubles in volume, approximately one hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to a uniform half-inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter or two differently sized circular cutters to shape the donuts, carefully removing the centers.
- Allow the shaped donuts to proof for an additional 30 minutes, becoming puffy and light.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F, monitoring temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Gently lower the donuts into the hot oil, frying until they achieve a golden, amber-brown color on each side.
- Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drip back into the pot, then transfer to paper towels to absorb residual grease.
- While still warm, generously coat the donuts in a glossy, sweet glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the glazed donuts on a wire cooling rack, allowing the coating to set and create a delicate, shiny finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality active dry yeast for best rising results and rich flavor development.
- Maintain precise milk temperature between 110-115°F to activate yeast without killing it, ensuring perfect dough consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help dough rise evenly and create smoother texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg