Here’s a homemade Krispy Kreme–style glazed donut recipe 🍩✨
—soft, fluffy inside with that thin, shiny glaze.
Homemade Krispy Kreme–Style Donuts
Ingredients
Donuts
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1½ cups warm milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (approx.)
- Oil for frying
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast
Mix warm water + yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. - Make dough
Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups flour. Mix smooth.
Gradually add remaining flour until dough is soft (slightly sticky). - Knead
Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - First rise
Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled. - Shape donuts
Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut donuts and holes. - Second rise
Place on parchment, cover lightly, rise 30–45 minutes. - Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry donuts 30–45 seconds per side until lightly golden. - Glaze while warm
Whisk glaze ingredients. Dip hot donuts, let excess drip off.
Pro Tips for Krispy Kreme Texture
- Dough should be soft, not dense
- Light color = authentic (don’t over-fry)
- Glaze donuts immediately after frying
- Use whole milk for richness
Variations
- Chocolate glazed: Add cocoa powder to glaze
- Filled: Pipe custard or cream after frying
- Baked version: I can share (less authentic but easier)
Want a no-knead, air-fryer, or mini donut version next? 🍩😄
