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Krispy Kreme Donut Holes

Learn how to make these soft and fluffy Krispy Kreme Donut Holes at home. This copycat recipe is easy to make and so delicious.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Krispy Kreme Donut Holes
Servings: 6
Calories: 453kcal

Ingredients

For the Donut Holes:

For the Glaze:

Instructions

  • Mix together the milk and boiling water in a large mixing bowl.  Stir in the yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar.  Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, flour, remaining sugar and salt.
  • Mix in the egg and yeast mixture and blend until a dough is formed.  Add more flour if needed.  The dough should pull away from the spatula but will still be slightly tacky.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface and knead the dough for approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and allow the dough to rise for at least an hour until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Separate the dough into 4 even sections.  Stretch each section into a long rope that is approximately 1 inch thick.  Cut approximately 1 inch pieces of the dough off the rope and roll them into balls with your hands.  Then place them on a baking sheet, cover them with a cloth while you prepare the oil.
  • Place vegetable oil in a large stockpot at least 3-4 inches deep.  Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.  Fry the donut holes in the oil and fry them until they are golden brown on each side (approximately 2 minutes).  Work in batches so you do not over crowd the pan.  After frying, move the donut holes to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.
  • Mix together the ingredients for the glaze in a mixing bowl. Make sure that the glaze is warm.  Dunk each of the donut holes in the glaze and place them on a wire rack to cool.
  • Once the donut holes have cooled, they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg