Homemade Krispy Kremes
Enjoy the delightful experience of making warm, fluffy Krispy Kreme doughnuts at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Doughnut Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze and let them sit on a wire rack to set.
Notes
Serve fresh and warm with optional sprinkles or other toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.