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Homemade Krispy Kremes Recipe

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These Homemade Krispy Kremes are soft, fluffy, and perfectly glazed donuts that taste just like the famous originals. Light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they’re the ultimate homemade treat for breakfast or dessert—beautifully golden and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk, warm

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Oil, for frying (canola or vegetable)

For the glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast.
  2. Add eggs, softened butter, vanilla extract, flour, and salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into donut shapes using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
  5. Place the donuts on parchment-lined trays, cover lightly, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until soft and puffy.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in small batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze.
  8. While donuts are still warm, dip each one into the glaze, let excess drip off, and place back on the rack to set.

Notes

Use active dry yeast if preferred—just let it bloom in warm milk with sugar for 10 minutes before mixing.

For baked donuts, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes and brush with butter before glazing.

Flavor the dough with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a classic donut-shop touch.

Add cocoa powder to the glaze for chocolate donuts, or fill with jam or custard for a fun twist.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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