Homemade Krispy Kremes

• tempo ativo: 2 hours
• tempo total: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredientes

3 tablespoons of milk

3 tablespoons of boiling water

1 teaspoon of dry active yeast

8 ounces of all-purpose flour (approximately 2 cups; precise measurement and weighing are advised)

1 ½ ounces of granulated sugar (roughly 3 tablespoons)

1 large egg

1 ounce of butter (should be cold to room temperature, avoid melting)

A pinch of salt

Sufficient vegetable oil to fill the bottom few inches of a wok or deep fryer for frying

For the Glaze:

1/3 cup of butter

2 cups of confectioners’ sugar

1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract

4 tablespoons of hot water (additional water may be required to achieve desired consistency)

Instruções

In a large measuring jug, combine the milk and boiling water. Add a teaspoon of the sugar and the yeast. Stir it gently, then leave it in a warm place for the yeast to activate (aka foam).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the rest of the sugar, and the salt. Cut in the butter using your fingers or a pastry blender, until it resembles crumbs.

Add the egg (give it a quick beat) and yeast mixture to the flour mix, and mix into a smooth dough. This usually takes about 5 minutes of mixing.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured counter and knead for about 5 to 10 minutes—it should feel springy and little bubbles should form under the surface. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise for about an hour until double in size.

Once risen, place the dough onto the counter and cut it into 4 pieces. One piece at a time, stretch it into a long rope about an inch to an inch and a half wide. Cut strips about an inch long, ball em up with your hands, and place them on a baking tray or wire rack to wait.

Cover the doughnuts holes with a cloth to rise while you heat the oil to 375F.

Place the doughnuts into the oil and fry until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Be sure to fry only a few at a time so they don’t overcrowd and stick together.

Drain on a paper towel or wire rack over a cloth, before glazing them. Be sure to glaze them warm, or else they won’t get that delicious coverage!

Glaze:

A brief note: I recommend a scale, as not all flours (and cup measurements) are made equal.

2 cups of my Canadian flour in my Canadian cups on my scale might be more or less than yours. :)

If you don't have a scale, start at 1 1/2 cups and work your way up from there.