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Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts (Copycat)

Original Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts can now be made fresh at home. No more waiting in lines or drive thru with my spot on copycat recipe!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 24 Doughnuts
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Doughnuts:
  • 2 packet active dry yeast , 1/4 ounce packets
  • 1/4 cup warm water , 105-115 degrees
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk , scalded, then cooled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable shortening , for frying, or vegetable oil if you prefer
Glaze:
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

Instructions

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  1. Add water and yeast together in a stand mixer and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Add in the milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of the flour.
  3. Turn the stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add in the rest of the flour and mix until just combined.
  4. Take the bowl out of the stand mixer and cover with a clean towel to let it rise for 1 hour.
  5. Note: When you can push down on the dough and your fingerprint stays you're ready to move on to the next step!
  6. Working with half the dough at a time, roll it to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
  7. Dip your doughnut cutter in flour, cut out a dozen doughnuts from one half of the dough, and place onto wax paper.
  8. Repeat with remaining dough sheet for 24 total doughnuts.
  9. Let rise, covered, in a warm spot for 30-45 mins. (I did 45)
  10. In a cast iron pan or other deep saucepan, heat the vegetable shortening to 375 degrees.
  11. Note: Please use a thermometer to measure the temperature as this is a critical step.
  12. Fry the doughnuts on each side for 90 seconds.
  13. Drain on a cooling rack until you finish cooking them all then dip into the glaze.
  14. To make the glaze, add the powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup to a bowl, mix, and microwave for 30 seconds.
  15. Most importantly, eat with reckless abandon.

Notes

  • Note: This recipe yields 12 servings or 24 doughnuts with 2 doughnuts per serving. The original post stated that there were 12 servings without serving size or total doughnuts. It has been updated to provide better clarity and nutritional information for each doughnut.

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 114mg (5%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Doughnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 52IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.