Krispy Kreme Donut Recipe (Ready in 110 Min)

If you've got yeast and shortening, you're most of the way to this American dessert: about 110 minutes of cooking across 17 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 17 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and deep fryer / pot. At involved difficulty across 17 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

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. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto 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.
Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
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 set on rack.
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.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Deep fryer / pot

Ingredient substitutions

Eggs: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Milk: any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine

Tips & common questions

How long does Krispy Kreme Donut take to make?

About 110 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 17 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of eggs?

Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Krispy Kreme Donut vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.