Krispy Kreme Donut
Ingredients
- 1/4 ounce Yeast
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1/3 cup Shortening
- 5 drops Flour
- Sprinking Canola Oil
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Vanilla
- 6 tablespoons Boiling Water
- 1/3 cup Butter
Instructions
- 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
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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
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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