Step 7: Prepare the Glaze
- While the donuts are cooling slightly, melt the butter for the glaze in a small saucepan. Once melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and hot water. Whisk until smooth. Add more hot water if necessary to achieve the desired glaze consistency.
Step 8: Glaze the Donuts
- While the donuts are still warm, dip them into the glaze, making sure each donut is evenly coated. Let the excess glaze drip off before serving. The glaze will harden as it cools, creating that classic Krispy Kreme donut finish.
Step 9: Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve your homemade Krispy Kremes immediately while they’re still warm. These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but they will keep for a day or two in an airtight container if you have leftovers.
Serving Suggestions
These donuts are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of milk. They make an ideal breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert. For a fun twist, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or a drizzle of chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
Tips
- For even fluffier donuts, you can let the dough rise a bit longer—just be sure not to overproof, as the dough can lose structure.
- If you don’t have a deep fryer, you can fry the donuts in a deep, heavy pot, but make sure to use a thermometer to keep the oil at the right temperature.
- These donuts are best enjoyed warm, but if you have leftovers, you can microwave them for a few seconds to soften them up before serving.
