I these best when they are warm, but they are good even when cooled.
MOCK KRISPY KREME DONUTS
(makes 14-16)
Donut Ingredients:
*1 1/2 cups whole milk
*2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
*1/3 cup granulated sugar
*1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled some
*2 large eggs, room temperature
*4 1/4 cups bread flour
*1 teaspoon salt
*vegetable oil for frying
White Glaze Ingredients:
*4 cups powdered sugar
*dash of salt
*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
*1/2 cup whole milk
Chocolate Glaze:
*1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
*3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
*3-4 tablespoons whole milk
Donut Directions:
~In a small bowl, lightly mix 1 1/2 cups warm milk (about 110-115 degrees), 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast and 1/3 cup granulated sugar.
~Cover with a plate and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes or until it proofs (bubbles up).
~In a large mixing bowl, stir 4 1/2 cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 2 large eggs.
~Stir in yeast mixture until well combined.
~Knead dough until soft and elastic, about 5-8 minutes.
~Grease a large bowl and place dough in it.
~Cover with plastic wrap or a damp clean tea towel until dough doubles in size (about 60-90 minutes).
~Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface about 1/2 inch thick.
~Cut out donuts with a donut cutter and place onto a cookie sheet.
~Lightly cover with a clean damp tea towel or plastic wrap until dough doubles in size (about 45-60 minutes).
~Heat up several inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees into a large heavy bottom skillet.
~Gently place four to six donuts into hot oil and fry for about 40-50 seconds per side.
~Remove from oil and place onto a cooling rack.
~Dip donuts into the white glaze while donuts are still hot. Dip donuts into the chocolate glaze when donuts are cooled.
~Allow glaze to set (this only takes a couple minutes).
Glaze Directions:
~In a medium bowl, mix 4 cups powdered sugar, dash of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together.
~Whisk in 1/2 cup whole milk until mixture is smooth (I like to whisk in a 1/8 of a cup a milk at a time, because sometimes I don't need the full 1/2 cup).
Chocolate Glaze:
*In a large bowl, sift 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa.
~Stir in 3-4 tablespoons whole milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
