Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Photo: Melissa

Ingredients

2 packages (¼ ounce) yeast

1/4 cup warm water

1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 egga

cup shortening (I used Butter)

5 cups all-purpose flour

canola oil

Creamy Glaze:

cup butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

4 tablespoons hot water

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.

For the Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

When the dough has risen, turn it onto a floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze and set on rack to cool. Drizzle with chocolate and add sprinkles if desired.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING: 1/3 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 4–6 tbl. hot water 4 ounces milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

CREAMY GLAZE: 1/3 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 4–6 tbl. hot water CREAMY GLAZE: Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.