Doughnut Glaze

By Hklbrries

For a special touch, use food coloring to tint this glaze, which dries with that classic glazed doughnut crackle. While any food coloring will do, gel food colorings, which are available at baking supply shops, provide the most vivid colors.

If you prefer a translucent glaze, reduce the powdered sugar to 2 cups. As written, this recipe - adapted from Alton Brown and the Food Network - produces a thick, opaque white glaze.

Start to finish: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Set a wire rack over paper towels or on top of a rimmed baking sheet.

In a small saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer.

While the water heats, in a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the milk and vanilla. Sift in the powdered sugar. Whisk slowly, until well-combined. Transfer the glaze to a large bowl.

Remove the saucepan of water from the heat. Set the bowl of glaze on top of the saucepan. The heat of the water will prevent the glaze from hardening while you work.

One at a time, dip one side of the doughnuts into the glaze, then set them glazed-side up on the prepared rack to dry for 5 minutes before serving. If decorating the doughnuts with candy sprinkles, do so immediately after setting the doughnut on the rack. The glaze also can be drizzled over the doughnuts.