Description
This Krispy Kreme Donut Recipe lets you recreate soft, fluffy, and golden donuts with a sweet glaze right in your own kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, desserts, or an afternoon treat, these donuts can either be fried or baked for a hassle-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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Donut Dough
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, milk, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Gradually add the flour — first one cup and then the remaining flour — and whisk until a smooth dough forms. Gently knead the dough in the bowl to ensure it is uniform. - Shape the Donuts
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it several more times for optimal texture. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is about one inch thick. Use a donut or cookie cutter to cut the dough into donut shapes. - Fry the Donuts
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 375°F. Fry the donut shapes for 2 minutes on each side, ensuring they turn a golden color. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining dough. - Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until the mixture is smooth and glossy. If the glaze is too thick, add a drop of milk as needed. - Glaze the Donuts
Dip each donut into the prepared glaze, ensuring a full coating. Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack and allow them to set until firm. - Oven-Baked Alternative
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F and coat a 12-count donut pan with cooking spray. Follow the recipe’s directions to prepare the dough and shape the donuts. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into a donut comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, glaze the donuts as instructed.
Notes
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerating is possible for up to 1 week but may cause the texture to become dense and chewy.
- To Freeze: Freeze the donuts in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw them overnight at room temperature before serving.
- Oil Tip: Make sure your frying oil maintains a consistent 375°F temperature for even cooking.
- Rolling Dough: Don’t roll the dough too thin, as this will result in flat, less fluffy donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
