Krispy Kreme Doughnuts copycat recipe (2024)

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Krispy Kreme doughnuts are some of the best around. They have a sweet buttery taste that melts in your mouth.

However, many times getting to a Krispy Kreme can prove to be impossible. We live pretty far from the closest one. So, getting the delicious Krispy Kreme taste can be pretty hard.

Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

That’s why I have this delicious Copycat recipe that gives you all the delicious doughnut taste without having to drive miles to get it.

This delicious Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe will be a huge hit. Packed with the delicious flavors that have made these doughnuts a huge favorite, without the drive! So, read on to see how easy it is to make copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Check out how easy it is to make copycat Krispy Kreme donuts!

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe

Tomorrow is National Doughnut day. Why wouldn’t these delectable treats have their own day. I mean hello, Doughnuts = Happiness …well at least in my book.lol

One of my favorite types is Kripy Kreme Doughnuts.

I simply adore Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. They are truly one of my favorite kinds out there.

Sadly where we live in there aren’t any within a driving radius which makes me so sad.

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That beings said what’s the next best thing? Making them from scratch, because lets face it nothing taste better than freshly made Krispy Kreme.

How to make Copycat Krispy Kreme doughnuts

This Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe is so crazy easy to make you’ll be shocked. Most important you’ll be blown away by the delicious, authentic flavor.

Check out the recipe below.

To make this recipe you will need a Doughnut cutter which can be found here.

Ingredients in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe

For the Doughnuts: (makes 6, recipe can be doubled)

2 1/2 Cups of All Purpose Flour (plus little more if required)
1/4 Cup of granulated Sugar
1 packet of instant yeast
4 tbsp of lukewarm water (around 110 F)
3/4 Cup of lukewarm milk
1 egg, at room temperature
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 Cup of shortening or unsalted butter at room temperature (use shortening for more authentic taste)
Enough vegetable oil or shorteningfor frying (use shortening for more authentic taste)

For the glaze

(whisk everything together into a smooth paste)

1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp of water
1 tbsp of butter

How to make Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add the water and yeast and let it stand for 10-12 minutes.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts copycat recipe (3)Next crack in the egg in a measuring cup and whisk it.

Pour it into the bowl of stand mixer along with the sugar, milk and shortening/butter, about a cup of flour and salt.Krispy Kreme Doughnuts copycat recipe (4)

Mix it on medium speed for couple of minutes and then add in the remaining flour and keep mixing till combined.

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Cover the bowl with a towel and let dough rise for an hour.

Dough is ready when the dent stays when you push down with a finger on it.

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After an hour, take the dough out on a floured surface and roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness.

Cut using a floured doughnut cutter, cover and let it rise for another 40 minutes.

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Heat vegetable oil or shortening, and once the oil is hot, slide the doughnuts in.

Turn once the doughnut rise to the surface and fry till golden brown.

Transfer to a cooling rack. Once it is cool enough to be handled but still warm, dip it in the glaze and transfer it to the cooling rack.

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Don’t they look heavenly? This is so easy to make and so worth the effort.

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These delectable Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are pretty amazing.

Enjoy!

Make sure and pin the recipe below to save for later!

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Yield: 6

Prep Time: 55 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This delicious Krispy Kreme Copycat recipe will be a huge hit in your home. Filled with all the deliciousness of Krispy Kreme doughnuts without the drive.

Ingredients

  • For the Doughnuts: (makes 6, recipe can be doubled)
  • 2 1/2 Cups of All Purpose Flour (plus little more if required)
  • 1/4 Cup of granulated Sugar
  • 1 packet of instant yeast
  • 4 tbsp of lukewarm water (around 110 F)
  • 3/4 Cup of lukewarm milk
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 Cup of shortening or unsalted butter at room temperature (use shortening for more authentic taste)
  • Enough vegetable oil or shorteningfor frying (use shortening for more authentic taste)
  • For the glaze -
  • (whisk everything together into a smooth paste)
  • 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp of water
  • 1 tbsp of butter

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, add the water and yeast and let it stand for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Next crack in the egg in a measuring cup and whisk it. Pour it into the bowl of stand mixer along with the milk and shortening/butter, about a cup of flour and salt.
  3. Mix it on medium speed for couple of minutes and then add in the remaining flour and keep mixing till combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with a towel and let dough rise for an hour. Dough is ready when the dent stays when you push down with a finger on it.
  5. After an hour, take the dough out on a floured surface and roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness.
  6. Cut using a floured doughnut cutter, cover and let it rise for another 40 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil or shortening, and once the oil is hot, slide the doughnuts in. Turn once the doughnut rise to the surface and fry till golden brown.

Transfer to a cooling rack. Once it is cool enough to be handled but still warm, dip it in the glaze and transfer it to the cooling rack.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 533Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 73gFiber: 2gSugar: 31gProtein: 8g

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts copycat recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Krispy Kreme donuts? ›

The doughnuts may contain potato

No one knows for sure, as the recipe is reportedly locked in a vault at the company HQ in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. However, according to food historians, mashed potato may be the secret ingredient – and the company claims it hasn't changed the recipe much since the early days.

What makes Krispy Kreme donuts so light? ›

A batch of original glazed starts with Krispy Kreme doughnut mix, water and yeast, the same single-cell fungi used to make bread rise. The yeast is what makes the original glazed so light -- it puffs the dough up with air, so it's not dense like a cake doughnut (more on this later).

What are the ingredients in Krispy Kreme doughnuts? ›

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BHT, DRIED MILK POWDER, EGG YOLKS, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), AMMONIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, DICALCIUM ...

Why do Krispy Kreme donuts taste so good? ›

The dough itself is made with sugar, and they are often coated or filled with sugary glazes or fillings. This high sugar content contributes to their sweet flavor. Glazing: One of Krispy Kreme's signature features is its glazed doughnuts. The glaze is made from a mixture of sugar, water, and other flavorings.

Does Krispy Kreme fry or bake their donuts? ›

Like most doughnuts, Krispy Kremes are fried (cooked in oil). Frying cooks the dough rapidly from the outside in to give the doughnuts their distinctive crispy texture. The conveyer belt carries the doughnuts through a vegetable oil bath heated to between 355 and 360 degrees Fahrenheit (about 180 C).

What is the lawsuit against Krispy Kreme? ›

Investigators determined Krispy Kreme failed to include monthly bonuses in some employees' regular rates of pay. By doing so, the employer paid overtime at lower rates than the Fair Labor Standards Act requires. As part of the court order, Krispy Kreme agreed to future compliance with the FLSA's overtime provision.

Why are Krispy Kreme donuts so much better than Dunkin? ›

Krispy Kreme always tastes fresh…and by “fresh” I mean made that same day - often right off the donut machine. Dunkin Donuts regularly tastes like it was mass produced the night before. The donuts at Dunkin have gotten slightly smaller over the years.

What oil does Krispy Kreme use? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present. The lecithin we use is soy-based.

Does Krispy Kreme use eggs in their donuts? ›

The only animal by-products used in our doughnuts are eggs (whites and yolks) and dairy products (including milk, butter, yogurt, whey, nonfat milk and nonfat whey). To get further information about our products, call us at 1-800-4KRISPY.

Do Krispy Kreme donuts have high fructose corn syrup? ›

Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Yeast, Soy Lecithin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dried Milk Powder, BHT, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Calcium Propionate (To Maintain Freshness), Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitan Monostearate, Tocopherols, Oat ...

How does Krispy Kreme cook their donuts? ›

The doughnuts float in vegetable oil around 355 degrees to 360 degrees fahrenheit. They are on a conveyorbelt. They fry one side of the doughnut at a time then when one side is done the machine flips them over so it can fry the other side.

Can you buy donut mixture? ›

Sephra Donut Mix is in a convenient 3Kg bag. 3Kg of Sephra Standard Donut Mix will make approximately 125 Donuts. Sephra Standard Donut Mix is sold in a convenient 3Kg bag. The only ingredient you need to add is water for this simple and easy recipe.

Are Krispy Kreme donuts raised or cake? ›

Yeast-raised: Krispy Kreme donuts are yeast-raised, which gives them a softer and fluffier texture compared to cake donuts, which are denser.

What are Krispy Kreme doughnuts fried in? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present. The lecithin we use is soy-based.

Does Krispy Kreme use mashed potatoes? ›

Doughnuts made with mashed potato? Absolutely. Potato doughnuts have been around for over 150 years; in fact, the original Krispy Kremes were made with potato, whose starch adds moisture to help keep doughnuts tender.

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