This classic Donut Glaze Recipe makes a thin, sweet glaze that dries to give you a perfect crackle. Use this or any of the variations on old fashioned, baked, or yeasted doughnuts!
Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. I like to use a medium bowl for this, which helps my apartment stay clean! I start in the center with my whisk and make sure I incorporate all the ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the bowl when necessary.
Cover the surface of the glaze directly with plastic wrap to keep it from developing a film before it is ready for use. You can store it in the fridge, but remember that it is easier to use at a slightly warmer temperature, so either dip a warm donut in it or warm it up prior to use.
Dip your still warmed donuts in the glaze and set on cooling racks. It’s helpful if you use a wire rack with parchment paper underneath to catch the glaze that occasionally drips down as it sets.
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Technique – I try to be sure my glaze is slightly warmed, sometimes via a bain-marie, so it covers the donuts easily.Storage – Store in the freezer or fridge in an airtight, clean container.