Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are fabulously light and fluffy and literally melt in your mouth. Covered in a wonderfully sweet glaze, these overnight yeast doughnuts are every bit as delicious as “Hot” Krispy Kremes.

 
And you don’t even have to leave the house to have them!
This is an overnight recipe. The dough gets prepared the night before so you are that much closer to warm doughnuts when you wake up in the morning.
In the morning, all you have to do is roll out the dough, cut the doughnuts and let them rise for an hour.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are my very favorite doughnuts. The texture of them is just the way a doughnut should be- light, airy, tender. If you’re lucky enough to live near a Krispy Kreme Doughnut store, I am very jealous. The texture of these doughnuts is a little different than the real thing which is nearly impossible to replicate because they use all kinds of emulsifiers and additives to get that super delicate texture. But these doughnuts are every bit as delicious and you get the satisfaction of eating something homemade and hand-crafted.

 
Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Recipe Tips:
For best flavor, fry these bad boys in shortening. As a back-up you can use vegetable oil.
Don’t crowd the pan. Only cook 3 to 4 at a time depending on how large your pan is.
Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Check one to make sure it is cooked all the way through.
For best results, use a thermometer to ensure the oil temperatur...