Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat Recipe

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages yeast
  • 1/4 cup water (105-115)
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 -6 tbsp hot water
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 -6 tbsp hot water

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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4263.68 Kcal (17851 kJ)
Calories from fat 1815.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 201.74g 310%
Cholesterol 163.79mg 55%
Sodium 4573.13mg 191%
Potassium 7984.94mg 170%
Total Carbs 567.13g 189%
Sugars 277.43g 1110%
Dietary Fiber 6.53g 26%
Protein 55.16g 110%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 314.1mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 439.33 Kcal (1839 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.79g 310%
Cholesterol 16.88mg 55%
Sodium 471.21mg 191%
Potassium 822.77mg 170%
Total Carbs 58.44g 189%
Sugars 28.59g 1110%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 26%
Protein 5.68g 110%
Iron 0.3mg 17%
Calcium 32.4mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 101.3
    Points
  • 118
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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