Here’s a Gluten-Free Krispy Kreme–Style Donut Recipe — light, fluffy, fried to perfection, and glazed with that signature sweet shine. These are yeast-raised donuts with a tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture — all without gluten!
🍩 Gluten-Free Krispy Kreme Style Donuts
📝 Ingredients:
For the Donuts (makes ~12 small donuts):
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C) — dairy or unsweetened almond milk
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum) — e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1:1
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¼ tsp salt
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Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
For the Glaze:
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🍽️ Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast:
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In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar.
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Sprinkle in the yeast, stir, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Make the Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Add the activated yeast mixture.
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Slowly mix in the gluten-free flour and salt.
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Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add 1–2 tbsp more flour if too sticky.
3. Let It Rise:
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Cover bowl with a towel or plastic wrap.
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Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until nearly doubled.
4. Shape the Donuts:
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface (use GF flour).
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Gently pat it out to ½-inch thick.
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Cut with a donut cutter (or large round cutter + small center cutter).
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Place on parchment squares on a tray. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
5. Fry:
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Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry donuts 1–2 at a time, ~1 minute per side, until golden.
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Drain on paper towels.
6. Glaze:
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Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
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Dip warm donuts face-down into glaze, let excess drip, and place on a rack to set.
✅ Tips:
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For extra Krispy Kreme softness, add 1 tbsp cornstarch to your flour mix.
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Don’t over-fry — they should stay light in color.
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Let the glaze set 5–10 minutes for that shiny shell!
