Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe (Copycat)
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!!!!
Watch How To Make It
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This recipe was originally posted in November 2013 and has been updated with new photos and, recently, with a video.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe
Ingredients
Doughnut Batter
- 2 ¼-ounce packages instant yeast (or 4½ teaspoons)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) warm water (105-115℉/40-46℃)
- 1½ cups (355ml) milk (whole or low fat milk)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (7g) salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (76g) butter, (or shortening) softened
- 5 cups (600g) all-purpose flour
- Canola oil for frying
Donut Glaze
- ½ cup (113g) butter melted
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon (10ml) vanilla
- 5-7 tablespoons (75-103ml) evaporated milk
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:
TIPS AND NOTES
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When doughnuts are fried, place on a cookie rack so they can drain for a few minutes before placing on paper towel.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
Hey! Well I tried this recipe today and the dough was very sticky but I continued on.i let the dough rest for 2 hours and rolled it .5 cm thick and cut it out with a cookie cutter. Then i cur out holes with a bottle cap and out them in the fryer but they came out very dark and brown not burnt tho and the inside of the doughnut seemed a bit doughy
Sorry to hear this Armani, you have to reduce the temperature of the oil. It’s too high. It must be the culprit
Hello Emma, thank you for posting this great recipe. May I substitute the yeast with instant dry yeast?
Hi Dellareece ! You sure can.
SIMPLY AWESOME, IT WAS GREAT OF U TO SHARE THE RECIPE……..THANKS MUCH
Thanks for giving it a try!
Just found this recipe looks great! And read baking tastes great to! Will surprise my husband with these when he gets home from work today! He has been begging me for months to make him Krispy Kreme doughnuts ☺️ Thanks
Hi Shannon! Hubby would be super happy, everyone is..when they take a bite at Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Best donut recipe hands down, I find shortening makes it m0ist and light. A+.
Thanks Joanne!
hey i tried sooo hard to find a dounut recipe for 5 years but none were just right until i found this one and it was just right thank yuu sooo much it was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aww thank you Kewther-Glad you found this!
I tried this recipe and it was WOW! Thanks so much
Glad you enjoyed it Maryam!
Hi! Was wondering if I could use homemade buttermilk instead of regular milk to make this even more moist. Not sure if the vinegar will affect the yeast… I will be baking them. Thanks!
Hi Stacy! I have previously used buttermilk and yeast before and it did not affect the yeast. Would be curious to know if it makes it even more moist. Do tell will you please . Thanks.
Thanks for all ur wonderful posts + pictures. U inspire me everyday to try sumthing new and different with food and my family adores it.
Aww thanks! So glad to hear this. Do let me know which ones you try thanks.
Aww, thank you so much shalle! Glad you to hear you really enjoy making my recipes
Hi Immaculate, although I’ve really been going through your recipes, I must confess this is going to be the first am going to follow cause I and colleagues love doughnuts. Quick one please: is your cup measurement the standard 250ml?
Thanks so much for the amazing work. Remin blessed
Hi Floxy! Glad you are going to try this. Yes, it is standard measuring cups. Do let let me know how it works out for you. Thanks!
Is this just your standard biscuit or pizza dough recipe? Can this dough be made in a bread machine?
Hi Susan, this dough is quite different from a standard dough. I have never made this in a bread machine before However, I have it several times without using a mixer- the deal is not to over mix it. Mix it just enough for it to come together. Hope this helps.
Hi, I was wondering is the dough fairly sticky when all mixed up?
Hi Jeanee, yes the dough is fairly sticky . Let it rest in the fridge for about 30 or more minutes to make it manageable. Please let me know how it works for you. Thanks.
When you are mixing everything do you use a dough hook?
Jamie, I use the paddle hook. Just mix enough for the dough to come together. let me know how you like it!
We made these this morning and they taste almost the same as the real thing, actually better if you ask my family. Thanks! We will definitely be saving this recipe.
Oh, and I used almond milk instead of condensed milk.
Hi i will be trying this recipe this weekend my girls cant wait to try these just one question i was reading all the comments befor and notice one was missing where you had changed one ingredient instead of milk replace it with water? I couldnt see it in the comments. Wanted to know to use water instead of milk?
Tarn, yes you could replace milk with water when making the icing, not the actual doughnuts.Let me know how it works for you. I know your girls are going to love it!!!
Ok thanks shall keep you updated 🙂
Well we gave it a go it turn out very good. Nearly the same as krispy kreme . Its so yummy eating straight from the deep fryer dipping it in the glazed icing .even the next day its still good i just put it in microwave for 15seconds and its like you just made it on that day. Definitely keeping this recipe . Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
I have made these about 5 times now… my family AND friends are always asking for me to make them… I am going to try to bake some today… hope they taste as good.. or even close to the fried version, thanks so much for sharing this recipe! 🙂
Shanna, I have made the baked ones several times and they do taste great! Always glad to get feedback. Thanks
Yum !!! Can i bake these ? if yes how ? and do i need baking powder?
Yes, brush with butter or oil, then bake at 375 degrees for about 8-12 minutes, until lightly brown.You do not need baking powder.
The donuts featured are the same donuts floating on the oil. Give it a try and see. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow,wow.thnks for sharing the recipe,this is the best I have ever made. God bless you.
Aww, thank you Ella. And may God bless you too!
I haven’t tried this recipe, but the pictured doughnuts don’t have the characteristic light proof line in the middle. That means they are too heavy and did not float on the oil while frying.
ImmaculateBites- I am going to try making these with my kids this afternoon. I can’t wait! But really I wanted to drop a note because in reading the comments I just felt that you must be a very kind person. Crazy I know, but something about your responses compelled me to let you know how I felt.
Aww Josh, that is such a kind thing to say- just by reading the comments. It means a lot to me. Hope you and your kids have fun while making these.Whenever, I make them my son says, I am the best mummy in the whole wide world. Happy New Year.