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Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
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Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Recreate the iconic glazed doughnut at home with this yeasted dough recipe that fries up light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet.

★★★★☆ 4.4(341 reviews on Brown Eyed Baker)
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Prep time50 min
Bake time10 min
Total time780 min
Makes12

Ingredients

1 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
2 ¾ cup warm water
3 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
4 ½ teaspoon salt
5 ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 1 egg
7 1 egg yolk
8 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 2½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
10 3 to 4 cups vegetable shortening, for frying
11 2 cups powdered sugar
12 ¼ cup water
13 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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