There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, warm Krispy Kreme doughnuts right at home. With a soft, pillowy texture and a sweet, shiny glaze, these homemade treats bring bakery-quality indulgence straight to your kitchen. With a little patience and care, you can enjoy the magic of Krispy Kremes anytime.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

3 tbsp milk

3 tbsp boiling water

1 tsp dry active yeast

8 oz all-purpose flour (just under 2 cups)

1 ½ oz sugar (about 3 tbsp)

1 egg

1 oz butter, cold but not melted

Dash of salt

Enough oil for deep-frying

For the Glaze:

1/3 cup butter

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

4 tbsp hot water (or as needed)

How to Make

Activate the Yeast: