Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe

2 1/4 oz. pkg. instant yeast (or 4 1/2 t.)

1/3 c. warm water

1 1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. sugar

1 t. salt

2 eggs

1/3 c. butter, softened

5 c. AP flour

canola oil, for frying 

Donut Glaze:

1/2 c. butter, melted

2 c. powdered sugar

2 t. vanilla

5-7 T. evaporated milk

In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let set to dissolve for 5 minutes. In a microwave safe bowl, heat milk for 2 minutes. Remove and let cool. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 c. flour to bowl of yeast. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add remaining 3 c. flour and continue mixing dough, scraping down sides. Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours or until doubled. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 " thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut or cookie cutter about one 1" and one 3-4". Let stand about 10 minutes. In a large sauce pan, pour oil until it is 3" high and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees. Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, only a few at a time. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Doughnut Glaze:

Melt butter in microwave. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, until everything comes together. Add evaporated milk until desired consistency has been added. Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack.