krispy kreme doughnut copycat |
doughnuts |
2 packages yeast |
1/4 cup water (105-115 degrees) |
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup shortening |
5 cups all-purpose flour |
vegetable oil |
creamy glaze |
1/3 cup butter |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
4-6 tablespoons hot water |
chocolate frosting |
1/3 cup butter |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
4-6 tablespoons hot water |
4 ounces milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips |
1. dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. |
2. add milk, sugar, salt, eggs ,shortening and 2 cups flour. |
3. beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. |
4. beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. |
5. stir in remaining flour until smooth. |
6. cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes. |
7. (dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. |
8. gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. |
9. cut with floured doughnut cutter. |
10. cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes. |
11. heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees. |
12. slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. |
13. turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. |
14. fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. |
15. remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. |
16. dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top. |
17. dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired. |
18. **creamy glaze**: heat butter until melted. |
19. remove from heat. |
20. stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. |
21. stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. |
22. **chocolate frosting**: heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. |
23. remove from heat. |
24. stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. |
25. stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. |
24 doughnuts |
