Krispy Kreme Copycat

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.