Indulge in the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of homemade Krispy Kreme–style donuts. This easy recipe shows you how to make light, fluffy donuts with a classic glaze that rivals your favorite bakery. Get ready to enjoy a fresh, delicious treat straight from your own kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Whole milk (lukewarm) – ¼ cup
- Water (lukewarm) – ¼ cup
- Active dry yeast – 2 tsp
- Egg (room temperature) – 1
- Granulated sugar – 3 tbsp
- Butter (room temperature) – ¼ cup
- Kosher salt – A pinch
- Oil for frying – As needed
For the Glaze:
- Confectioners’ sugar – 2 cups
- Whole milk (lukewarm) – ¼ cup
- Heavy cream – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast:
Combine warm milk, water, a little flour, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until bubbly.
2. Prepare the Flour Mixture:
Mix flour, salt, and butter until the texture looks sandy.
