Krispy Kreme Copycat

These are better than the original! Be very careful with the dough as it is very delicate.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 Donuts

Ingredients

• Doughnut

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons  yeast, 1 (.25)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup warm water
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  large  egg yolk
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Glaze

• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 8 -10  cups vegetable shortening

Directions

1. Heat water to 100-110°F, and dissolve the yeast and sugar. Let mix sit for about 5 minutes, or until the solution forms a foamy layer on the top.
2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl using an electric mixer, add yeast mixture, milk, egg yolk and vanilla extract.
3. Mix well for 30 seconds or until ingredients are just combined.
4. Carefully roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Use a 3-inch, well floured biscuit cutter and cut circles from the dough.
5. Use a well-floured lid from a plastic soda bottle to remove the insides.
6. Place the donuts on lightly floured cookie sheets, cover with wrap, and let them rest in a warm spot for about an hour or until they have doubled in size.
7. While donuts are rising, heat vegetable shortening in a fyer to 375°F.
8. After donuts have risen, carefully place 2 or 3 at a time to the heated shortening.
9. Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes per side, and transfer them to a cooling rack.
10. Let cool for a minute or two, glaze and enjoy!
11. To make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and boiling water, whisk until dissolved and smooth, add a pinch of salt to taste.