Mock Krispy Kreme Donuts

 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.