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Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts

Ingredients

Yield: 24 doughnuts

 Doughnuts

  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast

  • 1/4 cup water (105-115)

  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/3 cup shortening

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • canola oil

Creamy Glaze

  • 1/3 cup butter

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

  • 4 -6 tablespoons hot water

Chocolate frosting

  • 1/3 cup butter

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

  • 4 -6 tablespoons hot water

  • 4 ounces milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • 1  Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.

  • 2  Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.

  • 3  Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.

  • 4  Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

  • 5  Stir in remaining flour until smooth.

  • 6  Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.

  • 7  (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.

  • 8  Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.

  • 9  Cut with floured doughnut cutter.

  • 10  Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.

  • 11  Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.

  • 12  Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.

  • 13  Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.

  • 14  Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

  • 15  Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.

  • 16  Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.

  • 17  Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.

  • 18  Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted.

  • 19  Remove from heat.

  • 20  Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

  • 21  Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

  • 22  Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.

  • 23  Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

  • 24  Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

 ENJOY!!!

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