Baked Crispy Donuts
Baked Crispy Donuts – Guilt-Free Baked Crispy Donuts. Surprising EASY to make and equally DELICIOUS!
Ever since I discovered how easy it is to make these Krispy Kreme Donuts at home it has been a tumultuous relationship. I love the buzz I get from eating these fresh from the fryer doughnuts. Words can begin to describe it. However, the buzz soon fades away then guilt takes over. You know what am talking about -it is not a cool feeling.
Some people like eating their cake and having it too. I am just one of those people. Why can’t I enjoy a Krispy Kreme doughnut without the guilt? Why? . Is there anything wrong with that?
So I decided on a baked version of this Krispy doughnut– no hovering around the fryer for me. Something comparable to the fried one yet equally Delicious.
Although I would hardly describe this baked Crispy donut as melt in your mouth. It is quite tasty and Dangerously good. My son and I eat this whole batch . Yeah, they are that good. We have taken a break from the fried version.
Ok, don’t be admiring my glaze skills . I work too hard to get it just right. Hahaha.
In this recipe, I used only egg yolks; added more yeast and increase the butter – for a moist doughnut.
Here are some tips for making this doughnut:
- Do not over-bake the doughnut. They continue to bake after they are out of the oven.
- Be sure to let the doughnut double in size before baking- this depends on room temperature and weather .
- You may use cinnamon sugar instead of a glaze.
Enjoy!
Baked Crispy Donut Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water 105-115F / 40-46C
- 5 teaspoons active yeast
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 -3 egg yolks extra large 2 large 3
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 100 grams butter
Simple Sugar Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar , sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4- 6 tablespoons water or milk
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered or confectioner sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons water or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, heat milk for about 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
- Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast.
- Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Scraping down sides.
- Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean clothe and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter or cookie cutter about one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch .Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the bottom of the doughnuts are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for about a minute or two.
- Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack.
- In a mixing bowl sift the powdered sugar, then add all the other ingredients. Mix until all the ingredients have been fully combined.
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Hi, these look yummy I am wondering if the dough can be made in advance and frozen til the day its needed? if so, how long should I leave it before its ready to be rolled out?
Hi Amal! I always make it ahead. 🙂 Store the dough in an airtight freezer container for up to four weeks.
Is the butter melted before adding with the milk, sugar, salt, eggs and flour?
Hi Phillip! You don’t need to melt the butter 🙂
I made this donut this weekend and my husband could not stop eating it . It is DELICIOUS!
I wish I could just stop by your house for breakfast, lunch and dinner.lol. Hehehe. You’re recipes always look so delicious. I have to try this one.
Be my guest if you are willing to do the dishes.Lol
Denise , the buttons seem to be working now. Thanks for letting me know and pinning
Immaculate: I think your sharing buttons are not working properly. I tried to share these donuts on both Pinterest and Twitter but buttons don’t work. I thought you might want to know this and try to fix the problem.
Donuts have been one of my fave American treats… And these ones look so mouthwatering!
You probably forgot to put the quantity of yeast.
Recipe Updated. Thanks Kelsey.