What You Need to Make Homemade Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts

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Ingredients
Instructions

Hey, Smokin and Grillin wit AB Fam! If you’ve ever craved the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Homemade Krispy Kreme glazed donuts, you’re in for a treat today. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that’s not only easy but also irresistibly delicious. Today, we’re taking those classic glazed donuts up a notch with some extra ingredients that’ll make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 1/4 cups Whole Milk
2 1/4 teaspoons Instant Yeast (one packet)
2 Large Eggs
8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
4 1/4 cups Bread Flour
Oil for frying

For the Glaze:

4 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup Whole Milk
1 pinch Salt

Instructions

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A person pours flour from a metal measuring cup into a stand mixer bowl, preparing dough for homemade Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts on a wooden countertop.

Prepare the Dough: I used the SnG Food Thermometer to Heat up 1 1/4 cups of whole milk and activate 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast. Mix in 2 large eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Gradually add 4 1/4 cups of bread flour. Knead until smooth and let it rise for an hour.

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A person uses a round cutter to shape dough for homemade Krispy Kreme glazed donuts on a wooden surface. One cut donut sits on a parchment-lined tray nearby, with an unbaked donut hole and a shiny metal cutter beside it.

Cut and Rise: Roll out the dough, cut out donut shapes, and let them rise for another 45 minutes.

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A person is frying pineapple rings in hot oil using a spatula, with a tray of Homemade Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts dough balls on the side in a kitchen setting.

Fry to Perfection: Fry those beauties in hot oil until they’re golden brown on both sides.

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A person holds a whisk dripping with smooth, white glaze over a glass bowl, preparing to coat Homemade Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts.

A person dips a plain donut into a bowl of white glaze. Nearby, several plain donuts and two Homemade Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts rest on a wire rack over a baking sheet on a wooden surface.

Glaze it Up: Mix 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup of whole milk, and a pinch of salt for the glaze. Dip each donut into the glaze, coating them thoroughly.

Imagine the scene warm, Homemade Krispy Kreme glazed donuts, boasting a crispy exterior, a fluffy interior, and a decadent, heavenly glaze. It’s not just about the donuts; it’s about creating lasting memories. Involve your family, embrace the mess, and savor the joy of making these glazed delights together.