Krispy Kreme

Ingredients

3 tsp milk

3 tsp boiling water

1 t  active dry yeast

8 oz flour (just under 2 cups, I recommend measuring and weight.

1 1/2 oz sugar (about 3 tablespoons)

1 egg

1 ounce butter

1 of salt

oil

Glaze

1/3 cup butter

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

4 tsp hot water (or as needed)

*directions

In a large measuring jug, mix the milk and boiling water. Add a teaspoon of sugar and yeast. Gently stir it in, then leave it in a warm place until the yeast (also known as froth) activates.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Cutting butter in with your fingers or use a pastry mixer 

Add the eggs (and beat quickly) and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix into a smooth dough. This usually takes about 5 minutes of mixing.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead for 5 to 10 minutes - you should feel a spring and small bubbles form under the surface. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise for about an hour until it doubles in size.

Once cooked, put the dough on the counter and cut into 4 pieces. One piece at a time, tighten it into a long rope about an inch to an inch and a half wide. Cut strips about 2.5 cm long, lift the ball with your hands, and placing on a baking tray 

Cover the holes with a cloth so that they rise while the oil is heating to 375 degrees F.

Put the buns in the oil and fry until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Make sure to only fry a little at a time so they don't get crowded and stick.

Drain on a paper towel or wire rack over a rag before glazing. Make sure to buff them warm