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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe (Copycat)

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Published:3/31/2021Updated:3/31/2021

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe (Copycat) — Light and fluffy donuts topped with a rich glaze will melt in your mouth. Tastes as good as the store-bought Krispy Kremes!

Raise your hand if you have ever waited in line for a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Now, raise two hands if you’ve passed Krispy Kreme and had to make a U-Turn when you see the green neon sign say “HOT NOW”! I have to admit I’ve done both. Don’t feel guilty about it and I even got in trouble for it.

Yes, I was late for work that day, but guess what? My boss didn’t seem upset after I handed him some Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

I had to bribe him.

But wait, can you believe I still got dinged for it! Even after he gobbled down almost half a dozen. Bummer!

There is nothing quite like biting into a warm Krispy Kreme donuts- It melts in your mouth, leaves you wanting more and more. I have to muster every will power in me to stop at two. But to date, it has been an impossible task.

I don’t know what is it about these doughnuts. 

Is it the definite crackle from the doughnut?

or the melt in the mouth sensation you get

or just maybe  the fact that it  is deep-fried.

Your guess is just as good as mine

Whatever it is, nothing tempts me more like a Krispy Kreme doughnut. That is why when I came across this doughnut, I decided to give it a try.

I know what you’re thinking, what is the point of making these at home when the store bought version is cheap and good. I find these curiously satisfying to make at home.

This is going on the menu for Father’s Day Weekend. I know hubby and mini hubby would be thrilled! 

Although they may look unprofessional and uneven, they do have an edge compared to the store-bought version.

If you can make a cake you can make these. They’re not that difficult to make. You can even make it without a mixer.

ENJOY!!!!

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This recipe  was originally posted in November 2013 and has been updated with new photos and, recently, with a video.

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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe

Light and fluffy donuts topped with a rich glaze on top that will melt in your mouth. Tastes as good as the store-bought Krispy Kremes!
4.75 from 77 votes
Prep: 2 hrs
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
American
Servings 24 pieces

Ingredients

Doughnut Batter

  • 2 packs 1/4 ounce packages instant yeast or( 4 ½ teaspoons )yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water 105-115F / 40-46C
  • 1 1/2 cup milk ( whole milk or low fat milk )
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/3 cup (75 grams) butter or shortening , soften
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Canola oil for frying

Doughnut Glaze

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5-7 tablespoons evaporated milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a standing mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, heat milk for about 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
  • Add, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening or butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast.
  • Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Scraping down sides.
  • Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean clothe and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.
  • Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter or cookie cutter about one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch .Let stand for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large sauce pan, pour vegetable oil until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees.
  • Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, only a few at a time. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on prepared paper towels.

Doughnut Glaze

  • In a microwave safe bowl melt the butter.
  • Remove and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until everything comes together
  • Then evaporated milk (or sub water) until you have reached desired consistency
  • Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 228kcal (11%)| Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)| Protein: 3g (6%)| Fat: 8g (12%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Cholesterol: 26mg (9%)| Sodium: 146mg (6%)| Potassium: 62mg (2%)| Sugar: 15g (17%)| Vitamin A: 170IU (3%)| Vitamin C: 0.1mg| Calcium: 32mg (3%)| Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

TIPS AND NOTES

  1. In order for your these doughnuts to be airy, they have to double in size by rising. So be patient with it. It might take more than the recommended hours. It all depends on the temperature inside your kitchen.
  2. If the dough is too difficult to handle,  place in the fridge for about 30 minutes before cutting them out. DO NOT add more flour.
  3. Key factor here is the oil temperature, too low and they’re going to soak up a tons of oil, so make sure it is warm enough,  about 360 degrees. It’s better to add doughnuts to slightly warmer-than-desired oil, the dough usually brings down the oil temperature a few degrees, than to cool oil.
  4. For best results get a reliable candy/deep-fry thermometer, equipped with a clip – helps stick to a pot. It’s  readily available at most grocery stores and chain retailers for around $10.
  5. When doughnuts are fried, place on a cookie rack so they can drain for a few minutes before placing on paper towel.
  6. For the glaze, add small amounts of  water or milk as you mix until you get the right consistency. This helps prevent lumps and/ or runny glaze
  7. You can alternatively roll in sugar. Do so immediately after removing from the fryer If you are going to sugar your doughnuts, be sure to roll them in sugar quickly after they’re fryer to ensure the sugar sticks to the doughnuts.

Recipe adapted here

Krispy Kreme Copycat.1In a standing mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, heat milk for about 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool.

Krispy Kreme Copycat.2Add, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening or butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Scraping down sides.

Krispy Kreme Copycat.3Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean clothe and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Krispy Kreme Copycat.4Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter or cookie cutter about one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch. Let stand for about 10 minutes.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut.5In a large, sauce pan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees. Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, only a few at a time. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on prepared paper towels.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Donut Glaze: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Remove and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until everything comes together. Then evaporated milk (or sub water) until you have reached desired consistency. Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack.

Krispy Kreme Copycat Donuts
Krispy Kreme Copycat Donuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Copycat

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  1. Rachel says

    Posted on 4/12 at 7:29AM

    This was a decent recipe. Made nice fluffy donuts. The only thing I changed was adding vanilla to the donut dough as well. Also, I had to put A LOT of flour on my workstation, as where I live is very humid and I needed a bit more flour to be able to do anything. I’ll make it again

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/12 at 7:59AM

      Great! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  2. Christy says

    Posted on 4/10 at 10:46PM

    These were incredible!!!!!! I dipped some of the donuts in fruity pebbles after glazing them for an extra wow factor. Thank you so much for this recipe. These are light and airy and just delicious! Everyone loved them!

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/12 at 1:35AM

      Happy you loved the doughnuts, Christy!

      Reply
  3. Jim says

    Posted on 4/9 at 1:53PM

    I’d like to try making these. I was also wondering if you could cook these in an air fryer instead of frying them in oil.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/12 at 1:06AM

      Hi Jim! I haven’t tried this in an air fryer yet.

      Reply
  4. Carla Stokes says

    Posted on 4/9 at 4:16AM

    This recipe came out PERFECT! My first attempt at doughnuts and I’m so happy! I got 24 doughnuts out of the recipe and 26 wonderful doughnut holes☺️☺️☺️

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/12 at 1:32AM

      Sweet! Thank you, Carla! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ludwina says

    Posted on 4/1 at 12:34AM

    I love the recipe it works my families love them so much.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/1 at 9:07PM

      Awesome! Thank you, Ludwina! I’m happy your family love it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Brooklyn Winchester says

    Posted on 3/29 at 4:54PM

    This is by far the worst donut I’ve ever made. This is a cake donut. Nothing close to krispy Kreme. Someone please point me in the right direction.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 3/29 at 8:05PM

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this, Brooklyn. Thank you for giving it a try.

      Reply
  7. April says

    Posted on 3/29 at 1:31AM

    Can I use fresh milk?

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 3/29 at 8:07PM

      Yes, fresh milk is okay, too, April 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Livia says

    Posted on 3/26 at 5:52PM

    This recipe is the perfect. Amazing donuts and easy to make. Thank you for sharing! They are perfect to freeze after they get cold and glazed them before consuming! Taste exactly like the fresh ones!

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 3/28 at 8:49PM

      Thanks so much, Livia! Glad you enjoyed these! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jameela James says

    Posted on 3/9 at 12:13AM

    I MADE IT. TURNED OUT LOVELY.

    Reply
  10. Gemmi says

    Posted on 2/25 at 5:49AM

    Going to try them

    Reply
  11. Me says

    Posted on 2/21 at 11:55AM

    Good

    Reply
  12. Rashieda George says

    Posted on 2/20 at 1:34PM

    Excellent recipe. Loved it

    Reply
  13. CTP says

    Posted on 2/15 at 11:35AM

    Amazing recipe!! Actually loved it and so as my family! Legit one

    Reply
  14. Odette says

    Posted on 2/14 at 11:09AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It’s my first time making donut ever and it’s a success.These are very fluffy and absolutely delicious My family loved it! Will definitely be making them more often now.

    Reply
  15. Lucrecia says

    Posted on 2/8 at 1:58AM

    Can the glaze be used on a baked donut recipe – where you use the donut pans?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/13 at 10:33AM

      You will have to add more powdered sugar to make it thicker.

      Reply
  16. 'Alohi says

    Posted on 2/6 at 2:27PM

    Wow- i couldn’t believe how easy these were! I made two changes, one out of necessity and one just because. I didnt have enough AP flour so used bread flour instead with about 25 grams of diastatic malt powder sifted into it. Other than that, did exactly what your recipe instructed and the donuts came out amazing! Thank you for your tips at the end of the blog- I caught myself about to start frying before they were fully proofed. I put them back in my turned off oven for the full rise time and really saw how much that added to the donuts light texture. Thank you! I’m definitely making these again.

    Reply
  17. Jennifer Huffman says

    Posted on 2/2 at 7:45PM

    can this be done either baked or in a donut maker instead of fried?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/4 at 7:51AM

      Yes it can.

      Reply
      • Samarah says

        Posted on 2/7 at 2:28PM

        Hi! how long do u cook them in the oven?

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 2/14 at 5:49PM

          Bake at 375 degrees F, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the bottom of the doughnuts are golden brown.

          Reply
  18. Freya Young says

    Posted on 1/7 at 10:42AM

    This looked amazing and I’m not sure if I’ve done something wrong but when I put the dough in the bowl to rise…it’s more like cake mixture? Maybe afterwards it will be fine!

    Reply
  19. David Ishmael says

    Posted on 12/29 at 10:23AM

    I made these for my family for Christmas morning and they were amazing!

    I made the dough the evening before and placed in fridge overnight and the rest was a snap!

    Fantastic detail on the instructions!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/29 at 1:54PM

      Glad it worked well! Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  20. Yummy says

    Posted on 12/29 at 7:12AM

    Can I use instant yeast? If so how much and will it turn out the same?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/13 at 6:06PM

      Yes you can-same amount.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann says

        Posted on 1/23 at 6:04PM

        Tried several recipes and this is by far the best, fluffiest doughnut recipe. Absolutely divine with a simple brown sugar and cinnamon coat! Thank you Imma

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 1/24 at 5:53PM

          So happy it worked out well.

          Reply
  21. Jelena says

    Posted on 12/26 at 1:32PM

    Can I fill these doughnuts with jam?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/28 at 12:07PM

      Yes you sure can.

      Reply
  22. Barbara Veronneau says

    Posted on 12/23 at 3:29PM

    Can you tell how long can you keep these donut fresh after you make them

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/25 at 3:32PM

      It is best eaten fresh. However, you can keep for a couple of hours. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Sarah Bishop says

    Posted on 12/17 at 3:55PM

    These are really GREAT!!! Made exactly how the recipe is written, to be honest I wanted to add more flour, but I didn’t and just kept going, the family absolutely loves them and I’ll be adding this recipe to box. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  24. Rica Fernanadez says

    Posted on 11/23 at 8:24PM

    I like this recipe very much! Can I ask how many donuts can be make out of this recipe?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/25 at 2:12PM

      About 20 doughnuts or more .

      Reply
  25. Isha says

    Posted on 11/14 at 4:46PM

    Awesome recipe. It turned out very well. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/14 at 5:51PM

      Glad to hear it worked out well.

      Reply
  26. Wendy says

    Posted on 10/22 at 10:59AM

    dough hook when mixing or pad?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/22 at 2:56PM

      Paddle hook.

      Reply
  27. Travis says

    Posted on 10/4 at 12:08PM

    Your recipe turned out perfect. I made it just as you said and they are delicious.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/4 at 12:51PM

      Thanks . Glad you enjoyed it

      Reply
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