How to Make Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Co-authored by Craig Watson

Last Updated: March 4, 2021 Approved

Everyone loves Krispy Kremes! Krispy Kreme donuts are served at fundraisers, breakfasts, and even to satisfy that sweet snack need. But why spend money to get your fix when you can make them at home? You probably already keep most of these ingredients stocked up at home; those delicious doughnuts are only minutes away.

Ingredients

Doughnut Batter

2 packages of regular or rapid rise yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105−115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup margarine
5 cups all−purpose flour
Vegetable oil

Creamy Glaze

1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2-4 tbsp hot water

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Making the Doughnut Batter

1
Mix the warm water with the yeast in a mixing bowl. Let the yeast dissolve in the water.
2
Add the salt, margarine, milk, sugar, eggs, and 2 cups of flour. At a low pace or speed, mix the ingredients well, as you also want to scrape and fold in the mixture. Do this for 30 seconds.

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3
Beat or stir the mixture for another 2 minutes at a medium speed. Continue scraping and folding. Put in the rest of the flour and stir the mixture until it's smooth.
4
Cover the dough mixture and let it rise for about 50 to 60 minutes. You'll want to store it in a warm place. The dough will be ready when the indentation stays intact when you touch it; meaning, if you press the dough with your finger, it will stay pressed down instead of bouncing back up.
5
Spread flour onto a surface, such as a countertop or cutting board. Scoop the dough onto the floured surface and roll the dough around softly so that it's coated. Carefully roll the dough into 1/2 inch (1.3cm) thick pieces with a rolling pin (preferably floured so that the dough does not stick to pin). Use a doughnut cutter on each piece, giving them a hole in the middle.
6
Cover the pieces again and allow it to rise for another 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Use a deep fryer at 350ºF/180ºC and pour in the vegetable oil. Using the sides of the deep fryer and a wide spatula, slide the doughnut batter into the oil. Turning them about 1 minute on each side, fry the batter until you get a golden brown color.
8
Remove the doughnuts from the oil in a careful manner and drain the pieces. Be sure to avoid pricking the surface of the doughnuts.
9
Use the creamy glaze and dip the doughnuts into it. Let the doughnuts cool down and then use the chocolate glaze as a spread.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Creamy Glaze

1
Use a small pot or saucepan to heat the butter. Wait until it's melted and then remove it from the heat.
2
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar stir until the mixture is smooth.
3
Pour in the water (one tablespoon at a time) and stir it in until the consistency matches what you want.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Chocolate Glaze

1
Use a small pot or saucepan to melt the chocolate and butter over low heat.
2
Remove it from the heat, add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and stir until the mixture is smooth.
3
Pour in the water (one tablespoon at a time) and stir it in until the consistency matches what you want.
4
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do when the dough sticks to my rolling pin?

Community Answer

Add flour to the rolling pin or to your surface, this will help it be less messy as well.
Question

What if I only have one egg?

Community Answer

If you use one egg, you will have to divide all the other ingredients by two (cut them in half).
Question

How long does it take to make the doughnuts?

Juliet Faye

Community Answer

It would probably take about 20 minutes or so to prepare the dough, the doughnuts will float on top of the grease when they are done in about 5-10 minute intervals, and the filling of the kreme will generally take about 5-15 minutes, so it depends how many doughnuts you are making but the rough estimate indicates about 40 minutes per dozen.