Krispy Kreme Donut

Name: Krispy Kreme Donut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce Yeast; 1/4 cup Water; 1 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs; 1/3 cup Shortening; 5 drops Flour; Sprinking Canola Oil; 1/2 cup Milk; 2 cups Sugar; 1 1/2 cups Vanilla; 6 tablespoons Boiling Water; 1/3 cup Butter

Pure Veg📍United States🍽️Lunch & Dinner⏱️30 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Dessert

Ingredients for Krispy Kreme Donut

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Yeast

1/4 ounce

Water

1/4 cup

Water

1 1/2 cups

Sugar

1/2 cup

Salt

1 tsp

Eggs

Shortening

1/3 cup

Flour

5 drops

Canola Oil

Sprinking

Milk

1/2 cup

Sugar

2 cups

Vanilla

1 1/2 cups

Boiling Water

6 tablespoons

Butter

1/3 cup

Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack.

Glaze:

Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.