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Krispy Kreme Sour Cream Doughnuts (Copycat)

Classic Sour Cream Doughnuts fried to perfection with a classic powdered sugar glaze just like at Krispy Kreme! No yeast makes these doughnuts easy to make and with festive sprinkles a fantastic Holiday brunch/party treat!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups cake flour , more for rolling and cutting
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cups sour cream
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon maple syrup*
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup hot water , (plus more if needed)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together.
  2. In your mixer fitted with a paddle (I use a silicone paddle so there isn't anything the paddle misses), mix the sugar and shortening for 1 minute (It will look grainy)
  3. Add in the yolks and mix for another minute.
  4. The color of the mixture will be distinctly lighter in color.
  5. Add in your dry ingredients alternating with the sour cream 1/2 of each at a time on low speed.
  6. If you are using a silicone flat paddle like me you won't have to scrape the bowl, otherwise scrape the sides down after each addition.
  7. Move the mixture to another clean bowl and cover with saran wrap for an hour.
  8. In a cast iron skillet or another heavy bottomed pan, add 2 inches of canola oil.
  9. Heat oil to 325 degrees (I use a candy thermometer for this).
  10. Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  11. Using a doughnut cutter or cutters in your favorite sizes cut into doughnut shapes.
  12. Carefully take your scraps and continue to re-roll as needed.
  13. I often fry the scraps in random shapes instead of reshaping too many times. I call those the chef's portion. ;)
  14. Carefully add the dough to the hot oil.
  15. Fry until the dough floats to the top, then an additional fifteen seconds.
  16. Flip and fry for another minute.
  17. Remove to cooling rack to glaze.
  18. For the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar, maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and hot water until completely mixed.
  19. Dip the doughnuts in the glaze and let harden for 10-15 minutes.
  20. Add the last cup of powdered sugar and whisk again.
  21. Dip the donuts a second time for the thicker glaze on top.
  22. Top with your favorite sprinkles.
  23. Try to save some for others.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Top Pot Hand Forged Doughnuts.
  • Top Pot Hand Forged Doughnuts
  • The original recipe calls for corn syrup which I don't use and vanilla, so I substitute maple syrup and omit the vanilla. For a more traditional flavor you can use the original 1 1/2 teaspoons of corn syrup and at a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information

Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 255mg (11%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Sugar 53g (106%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 255mg 11%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Sugar 53g 106%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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