Description
A simple, versatile powdered sugar glaze that can be thinned to your preferred consistency for dipping, drizzling, or pouring over baked goods and pastries, adding a sweet and smooth finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk, half and half, water, or flavored liquid of choice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add Liquid: Gradually add 2 to 4 tablespoons of your chosen liquid (milk, half and half, water, or flavored liquid) little by little while whisking to thin the glaze to your desired consistency suitable for dipping, drizzling, or pouring.
- Adjust Consistency: Continue whisking until the glaze is smooth, thick but pourable. Add more liquid if necessary to achieve the perfect texture for your use.
- Use Immediately or Store: Use the glaze immediately over your baked goods or pastries. For make-ahead and storage options, keep refrigerated in a sealed container and stir before using.
Notes
- This glaze is a customizable essential for any baker’s recipe collection.
- Use flavored liquids such as coffee, citrus juice, or extracts to create variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If glaze thickens too much when stored, whisk in a small amount of liquid to restore consistency before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 tablespoons)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
