Krispy Kreme was founded by 22 year old Vernon Rudolph who bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling to local grocery stores.
Doughnut Bread Puddin'
5 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts
5 large eggs, beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, melted, plus 1/4 cup softened
1 egg, beaten, for the sauce
1/4 cup brandy
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9" x 13" baking dish
Cube doughnuts and place in a baking dish
Mix together 5 eggs, 1 cup of sugar and milk in a bowl; add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, crumble together brown sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter. Sprinkle over cubed doughnuts and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.
THE TOPPING:
Mix together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is melted. Add brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.
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