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"Needs 1/2 cup shortening, not 1/3"

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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins

Ingredients:
18
Yields:

24 doughnuts

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ingredients

  • Doughnuts

  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
  • 14 cup water (105-115)
  • 1 12 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • canola oil
  • Creamy Glaze

  • 13 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 12 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 -6 tablespoons hot water
  • Chocolate frosting

  • 13 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 12 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 -6 tablespoons hot water
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

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directions

  • 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.
  • 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 then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
  • Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.
  • Creamy 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.
  • Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

Questions & Replies

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  1. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (14)

    Can the donuts be oven baked vs deep fried?

  2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (15)

    Has anyone made the creme filling. Like vanilla frosting. Help

  3. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (16)

    I may have made a small mistake, lol. I mixed the milk, eggs, salt, and sugar and then added the 2 cups of flour after (because I forgot about it). I have no idea how much this will affect the recipe. For future bakers, anyone else know? If it completely messes up the doughnuts I'll post on here.

  4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (17)

    I’ve made these twice now and everyone loves them but I’m noticing a large majority of the batches are hollow inside. They don’t collapse so I’m not sure it’s overproofing. What could be causing this?

  5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (18)

    Is it feasible to make the dough in a bread machine (on dough setting

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Reviews

  1. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (19)

    I used to make doughnuts for a large chain grocery store. The way you turn the doughnuts while frying is to use large unpainted wooden chopsticks.You push on one side of the doughnuts over to turn them and can pick them up by inserting chopstick into the hole: no mashed or punctured doughnut!

  2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (20)

    These are really great doughnuts - and I've made lots of doughnuts over the years. One thing to remember is use whole milk NOT even 2%. Also for the glaze including chocolate glaze - instead of the water use evaporated milk. I did everything else is the same. Terrific - thanks for the recipe Roosie

  3. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (21)

    One word: SINFUL. Oh actually 2 words Evil. These were soo wonderful I couldn't stop eating them. It was the first time I made donuts but definately not the last.

  4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (22)

    I made the recipe exactly as posted except I added an additional 1/2 c. of flour because my dough was more like a batter. The donuts were exceptionally fluffy and tender. The batch is huge. I cooked 12 very large donuts yesterday a.m. plus holes and only used about 1/2 of the dough. Will be cooking the leftovers today! Thank you for the wonderful recipe. It's a keeper for sure! The second time I made the recipe, I froze half of the batter and it defrosted and cooked just perfectly a month or so later!

  5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (23)

    These were really good. The ones that tasted just like KK's were the ones that I kneaded the dough and then rolled and cut. Because they had more volume, they rose higher. They tasted exactly like Krispy Kreme! The other ones were good as well, but did not taste much like Krispy Kreme's.Also, the chocolate glaze is amazing!

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Tweaks

  1. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (24)

    The recipe called for canola oil; I used vegetable oil to fry the doughnuts instead. They came out lighter, more flavorful, and less greasy-tasting. Also, you can substitute 3/8 cup of coconut oil for the 1/2 cup of shortening, which also improves the recipe further. Feel free to try it out, I'd love to compare notes.

  2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (25)

    Want a lighter and more tender doughnut? Try replacing 2 cups of flour with 2 cups of mashed potato flakes. I know it sounds weird, but the stores sell potato rolls and bread, and this is what makes them light and soft. Just try it for yourself!

  3. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (26)

    My husband is NC native. Krispy Kreme "Hot Now" sign is irresistible to him. He says these "knocked it out of the park! I made half recipe and it worked perfectly. Result was about 14 donuts plus holes. I will make a little more glaze next time, but these are flawless. Donut is crispy outside (before glaze) and not sweet. That's authentic: we've ordered Krispy Kremes without glaze and they taste like yeast rolls. This is very easy - I've never made any kind of donut before.

  4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (27)

    Some one said a 1/2 cup not a 1/3 cup shortening

  5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe - Food.com (28)

    These came out delicious.. its been a while since I've had a Krispy Kreme doughnut, but I am sure these are the closest recipe to the original (that I have experimented with).. I followed the recipe except I substituted bread flour for all purpose flour, and butter for shortening. For the glaze (which in my opinion tastes a bit like vanilla ice cream) I mixed 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 2 tsp pure vanilla extract and about 3-4 (maybe 5.. depending on the consistency you are looking for) of whipping cream. I sifted the sugar in and mixed the vanilla and cream in. I also used some Hershey's chocolate frosting I had left over from a cake to make a chocolate glaze. I just nuked it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and then mixed in about a Tbsp of whipping cream. Thanks for the recipe!!!

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FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Krispy Kreme donuts? ›

No one knows for sure, as the recipe is reportedly locked in a vault at the company HQ in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. However, according to food historians, it's possible mashed potato is the secret ingredient – and the company claims it hasn't changed the recipe much since the early days.

What makes Krispy Kreme donuts so fluffy? ›

A batch of original glazed starts with Krispy Kreme doughnut mix, water and yeast, the same single-cell fungi used to make bread rise. The yeast is what makes the original glazed so light -- it puffs the dough up with air, so it's not dense like a cake doughnut (more on this later).

What is the Krispy Kreme glaze made of? ›

The secret to Krispy Kreme doughnuts is of course the sweet glaze, and this is achieved by bathing the doughnuts in a glaze of icing sugar, vanilla extract and milk, for a thicker glaze increase the quantity of icing sugar by a few spoons.

Where did Krispy Kreme get their recipe? ›

Vernon Rudolph bought a secret yeast raised doughnut recipe from a New Orleans French chef, rented a building in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling its Krispy Kreme doughnuts on July 13, 1937 to local grocery stores.

Why do Krispy Kreme donuts taste so good? ›

The dough itself is made with sugar, and they are often coated or filled with sugary glazes or fillings. This high sugar content contributes to their sweet flavor. Glazing: One of Krispy Kreme's signature features is its glazed doughnuts. The glaze is made from a mixture of sugar, water, and other flavorings.

What is the best flour for donuts? ›

Use real cake flour – not DIY cake flour!

DIY substitutions don't really cut it, and AP flour will not create doughnuts with that same soft texture. Also, bleached cake flour will work best. Unbleached (like King Arthur Baking) won't absorb as much moisture, and you may end up with doughnuts that crumble while frying.

Why are Krispy Kreme donuts so much better than Dunkin? ›

Not all donuts are created equal, however, and your personal choice for which donut is better may come down to how you prefer your donuts in terms of texture. According to a writer for Insider, the glazed donuts at Dunkin' are more dense and cake-like than the ones at Krispy Kreme, which are a bit lighter.

Can you buy donut mixture? ›

Sephra Standard Donut Mix is sold in a convenient 3Kg bag. The only ingredient you need to add is water for this simple and easy recipe. 3Kg of Sephra Donut Mix will make approximately 125 Donuts. A 12kg case will make approximately 500 Donuts.

What kind of oil are Krispy Kreme donuts fried in? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present.

What makes Krispy Kreme donuts different? ›

Because they are yeast donuts, not the cake donut. They are light and airy like a yeast roll, just enough sweet glaze to cover. It they are hot, it's like eating cotton candy, it melts in your mouth.

Can you fry donuts in Crisco shortening? ›

timeless ❤️ Pro tip: frying with Crisco All-Vegetable. Shortening ensures your doughnuts will have a crispy. outside, and a fluffy inside!

What makes Krispy Kreme or ceramic shiny? ›

A: The corn syrup that's added to the glaze mixture gives it its signature shine. Q: Can you make Krispy Kreme glaze at home? A: Yes, you can make Krispy Kreme glaze at home using powdered sugar, water, and corn syrup.

What is Krispy Kreme changing their name to? ›

A statement released by the company today said the company would now trade under the name "Krispy Cream" to avoid any further widespread confusion of the pronunciation of its name. The brand says Brits seem to think that Krispy Kreme is pronounced "Crème" rather than "Cream." Hmm. Really?

How many Krispy Kreme donuts can you eat in a day? ›

A: There is no set rule for how often you can eat Krispy Kreme donuts. However, it is recommended to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet to avoid any health risks.

Why is it called Krispy Kreme if its not crispy? ›

One source I found said the following: Krispy Kreme founder Vernon Rudolph wrote in a personal log, “"A proper do-nut should be slitely krispy on the outside," he wrote, "While maintaining a kremey teksture inside."

What are Krispy Kreme doughnuts fried in? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present. The lecithin we use is soy-based.

Does Krispy Kreme use potatoes in their donuts? ›

Absolutely. Potato doughnuts have been around for over 150 years; in fact, the original Krispy Kremes were made with potato, whose starch adds moisture to help keep doughnuts tender.

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