Light yeast dough, thin sugar glaze, eaten warm while making minor life decisions.

Krispy Kreme–Style Glazed Doughnuts

Servings: 12

Preparation: 90m

Cooking: 20m

Skill Level: Intermediate (yeast + frying temp control)

Ingredients:

  • 500 g (4 cups) plain flour
  • 50 g sugar
  • 7 g instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 240 ml warm milk (~40°C)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g melted butter
  • Neutral oil for frying (5–6 cm depth)


Mise En Place:

Glaze

  • 500 g (4 cups) icing (powdered) sugar
  • 120–140 ml warm water or milk (add to reach pourable)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup (for shine; optional)

Cooking Steps:

Mix milk + yeast + pinch sugar → foam 5 min. Add eggs, butter, sugar, flour + salt. Mix to a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead 6–8 min until elastic.

First rise: greased bowl, covered, warm place ~60 min until doubled.

Roll to 1.25 cm (½ in), cut rings. Second rise on tray, covered, 30–45 min until puffy.

Heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry 60–90 sec per side until pale-golden (Krispy Kreme is on the lighter side). Drain on rack.

Dip while hot in glaze: whisk glaze to a thin ribbon consistency; dip top then flip to coat. Let set on rack.

Rating

Le Chef Tip

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If doughnuts absorb oil, oil was too cool — raise temp slightly and try again.

Starbuck's Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

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