Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 1/2 cups milk, scalding; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup lard (not shortening); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 5 cups flour; oil (for frying); glaze; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup warm water

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups milk, scalding
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup lard (not shortening)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
oil (for frying)
glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup warm water

1
Dissolve yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar in warm water until foamy.
2
Melt lard in scalding milk.
3
Mix 2 cups flour, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.
4
Add yeast, milk, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
5
Add the rest of flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
6
Form dough into a ball in a bowl, covered, in a warm place for one hour, or until dough doubles in size.
7
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on floured surface, cut with doughnut cutter.
8
Place doughnuts on lightly floured cookie sheets and let rise.
9
Make Glaze:
10
Mix powdered sugar and water until smooth.
11
Heat oil to 350 degrees.
12
When doughnuts have doubled in size, fry in small batches until golden. 1 -2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
13
Move doughnuts to cookie rack, spoon glaze over doughnuts.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, 1 1/2 cups milk, scalding, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

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