Homemade Krispy Kremes

Making the Doughnuts:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
2. Add the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and softened butter to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

1. Using a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large and one small), cut out doughnuts and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Reroll any scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
2. Cover the doughnuts with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
3. While the doughnuts are rising, preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
4. Once the doughnuts have risen, carefully place them in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
5. Air fry the doughnuts for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Making the Glaze:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Dip each slightly cooled doughnut into the glaze, coating it completely. Allow any excess glaze to drip off before transferring the doughnuts back to the wire rack to set.
3. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy:

Enjoy your homemade Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts! They’re best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.