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Copy Cat Krispy Cream Doughnuts

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Ingredients

  • Glaze:
  • 2 pkgs.yeast
  • 1/4 C. water (105-115)
  • 1 1/2 C. whole milk
  • 1/2 C. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • One Third C. shortening
  • 5 C. all-purpose flour
  • canola oil
  • One Third C. butter
  • 2 C. powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 -6 Tbs. hot water

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 35mins
Adapted from recipe4living.com

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.

Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.

Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.

Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.

Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees.

Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. 13 Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.

Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.

Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.

For the glaze: Heat butter until melted then remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

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