Certainly! Here’s a vegan adaptation of your homemade Krispy Kremes recipe, along with estimated nutritional information.
Vegan Homemade Krispy Kremes
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 3 tbsp plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 3 tbsp boiling water
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 8 oz all-purpose flour (a little under 2 cups; measure and weigh for accuracy)
- 1 1/2 oz sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water (flax egg replacement for 1 egg)
- 1 oz vegan butter (or margarine, cold to room temperature)
- Dash of salt
- Enough oil to cover the bottom few inches of a wok or deep fryer (e.g., vegetable oil or canola oil)
For the Glaze:
- 1/3 cup vegan butter (or margarine)
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast:
- In a large measuring jug, combine the plant-based milk and boiling water. Add a teaspoon of the sugar and the yeast. Stir gently, then leave it in a warm place for the yeast to activate (it should foam).
- Prepare Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the rest of the sugar, and the salt. Cut in the vegan butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until it resembles crumbs.
- Add the flax egg (mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let sit for a few minutes until it gels) and the yeast mixture to the flour mix. Mix into a smooth dough, usually taking about 5 minutes of mixing.
- Knead and Rise:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured counter and knead for about 5 to 10 minutes until it feels springy and little bubbles form under the surface. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Shape and Rise:
- Once risen, place the dough onto the counter and cut it into 4 pieces. Stretch each piece into a long rope about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Cut into strips about 1 inch long, roll them into balls, and place on a baking tray or wire rack.
- Cover the doughnut holes with a cloth and let rise while heating the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry:
- Fry the doughnuts in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel or wire rack over a cloth before glazing.
- Glaze:
- For the glaze, melt the vegan butter. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and hot water until smooth. Glaze the warm doughnuts.
Estimated Nutritional Information (per doughnut, assuming 16 doughnuts total):
- Calories: ~220
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Keep in mind that nutritional values can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used. For the most accurate results, you might want to use a nutrition calculator with the exact products you choose. Enjoy your vegan Krispy Kremes!
