krispy kreme doughnut copycat
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1. dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
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 degrees.
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.
16. dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
18. **creamy glaze**: heat butter until melted.
19. remove from heat.
23. remove from heat.
25. stir in water 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency.