Best 11 Quick Donut Glaze Recipes

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In the realm of sweet treats, few things can compare to the delectable experience of a homemade donut coated in a luscious glaze. Whether you prefer a classic glaze or one with a unique twist, finding the perfect recipe can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating a quick and delicious donut glaze that will elevate your homemade donuts to a heavenly level. With easy-to-follow instructions and variations to suit different tastes, you'll discover the secrets to creating a glaze that perfectly complements your donuts and leaves your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

5 DONUT GLAZE RECIPES



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Make the ultimate glazed donut. With a 3-ingredient base, my donut glaze recipe has no limitations!

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups (6oz/172g)) powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cup (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 small drop pink food coloring
1½ cups (6oz/172g) powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (6oz/172g)) powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
  • Whisk until silky and smooth.
  • If you want it thinner add a little more milk
  • Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
  • Whisk until silky and smooth.
  • If you want it thinner add a little more milk
  • Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you need a touch more milk to make this a dippable glaze, add a bit more.
  • Dip doughnuts in chocolate glaze and let rest to harden slightly.
  • Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
  • Whisk until silky and smooth.
  • If you want it thinner add a little more milk
  • Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Combine sugar with cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Dip donuts into cinnamon sugar while still warm.
  • Cinnamon sugar can be covered and stored for up to 2 years.

3 EASY WAYS TO MAKE DELICIOUS, SWEET DONUT GLAZE



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We all know that the glaze is what really makes a donut taste so sweet and delicious. Rather than just buying store-bought glazed donuts, try making your own donut glaze at home to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's really easy and doesn't...

Provided by wikiHow

Categories     Donuts and Doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups (240 g) of powdered sugar
1⁄4 c (59 mL) of milk
1⁄4 tsp (1.2 mL) of vanilla extract
1/8 tsp (0.75 g) of salt

Steps:

  • Measure out 2 cups (240 g) of powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Use a dry measuring cup to measure out 2 cups (240 g) of powdered sugar. Pour them into a large mixing bowl. Powdered sugar is also known as confectioner's sugar or icing sugar. This recipe will make a delicious classic, vanilla-flavored donut glaze.
  • Stir 1⁄4 c (59 mL) of milk into the powdered sugar using a whisk. Use a liquid measuring cup to measure out 1⁄4 c (59 mL) of milk. Pour it slowly into the bowl of powdered sugar while simultaneously stirring it in. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth. If the glaze is not smooth and creamy yet, try adding more milk 1⁄4 US tbsp (3.7 mL) at a time.
  • Mix in 1⁄4 tsp (1.2 mL) of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Use a measuring spoon to measure out 1⁄4 tsp (1.2 mL) of vanilla extract and pour it into the glaze mixture. Grab a pinch of salt, which is about 1/8 tsp (0.75 g) of salt, and dump it into the bowl as well. Stir the vanilla and salt in thoroughly. If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, you can use up to 1⁄2-1 tsp (2.5-4.9 mL) of extract. You could also add other flavoring ingredients at this point if you want. For example, try adding the zest from 1/4 of a lemon for a lemony glaze. You can also try adding a dry spice like cinnamon to your glaze for a different flavor. Try mixing in about 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) of ground cinnamon and see how it tastes, then add more if you want a stronger flavor.
  • Dip your donuts into the glaze and put them on a rack until the glaze hardens. Grab a homemade or store-bought unglazed donut and dip the top half into the glaze until the donut is half submerged. Place the donut unglazed-side-down on a metal rack and let it sit until the glaze hardens. Repeat this for each donut you want to glaze. You don't have to stop at glazing just half the donut! Feel free to cover the whole thing in glaze if you want to. You can also dip the donuts into other toppings, such as rainbow sprinkles, while the glaze is still liquid.

CLASSIC GLAZED DONUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Making donuts and munchkins from scratch can seem like an intimidating endeavor, but once you go homemade, it's really hard to go back to store-bought. After you make the dough and let it rise overnight, you'll cut the donut and donut hole shapes and fry them in a heavy pan. While they rest, whisk together the glaze and either drizzle over the donuts or dunk them in it. Add sprinkles if you want and enjoy your warm, fresh-baked treats - this recipe makes a lot of them!

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups milk, warm to the touch
1 cup sugar
½ oz yeast
1 stick unsalted butter, soft
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
shortening, for frying
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup dry milk powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup water, hot

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the milk, sugar, and yeast, stirring to combine.
  • In a separate medium bowl, add the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
  • Add the milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large bowl and add the flour in thirds, stirring between each addition.
  • Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, until smooth. Gently poke the dough with a finger--the dough should bounce back up from the indentation.
  • Place the dough in a large bowl, and lightly coat the dough with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for an hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Take the dough out and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and repeat with rise overnight in refrigerator.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface until ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  • Cut out the doughnuts and donut holes with a cookie cutter and piping tip.
  • Melt enough shortening over medium heat to come up just 2 inches (5 cm) up on the side of a heavy frying pan. Heat the shortening to 375°F (190°C)
  • Fry the donuts and donut holes for 45 seconds on each side, or until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, dry milk powder, vanilla extract and hot water until smooth.
  • Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  • Dunk the donuts in the glaze or drizzle the glaze on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 53 grams

CLASSIC GLAZED DOUGHNUTS



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Homemade doughnuts are a bit of a project, but they're less work than you might think, and the result is a truly great, hot, crisp doughnut. Once you've mastered this basic recipe for a fluffy, yeasted doughnut, you can do pretty much anything you like in terms of glazes, toppings and fillings.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield About 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups milk
2 1/4 teaspoons (one package) active dry yeast
2 eggs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
2 quarts neutral oil, for frying, plus more for the bowl.
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk.

Steps:

  • Heat the milk until it is warm but not hot, about 90 degrees. In a large bowl, combine it with the yeast. Stir lightly, and let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, beat the eggs, butter, sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add half of the flour (2 cups plus 2 tablespoons), and mix until combined, then mix in the rest of the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, if the dough is too wet. If you're using an electric mixer, the dough will probably become too thick to beat; when it does, transfer it to a floured surface, and gently knead it until smooth. Grease a large bowl with a little oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, and cover. Let rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, and roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out the doughnuts with a doughnut cutter, concentric cookie cutters or a drinking glass and a shot glass (the larger one should be about 3 inches in diameter), flouring the cutters as you go. Reserve the doughnut holes. If you're making filled doughnuts, don't cut out the middle. Knead any scraps together, being careful not to overwork, and let rest for a few minutes before repeating the process.
  • Put the doughnuts on two floured baking sheets so that there is plenty of room between each one. Cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until they are slightly puffed up and delicate, about 45 minutes. If your kitchen isn't warm, heat the oven to 200 at the beginning of this step, then turn off the heat, put the baking sheets in the oven and leave the door ajar.
  • About 15 minutes before the doughnuts are done rising, put the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and heat it to 375. Meanwhile, line cooling racks, baking sheets or plates with paper towels.
  • Carefully add the doughnuts to the oil, a few at a time. If they're too delicate to pick up with your fingers (they may be this way only if you rose them in the oven), use a metal spatula to pick them up and slide them into the oil. It's O.K. if they deflate a bit; they'll puff back up as they fry. When the bottoms are deep golden, after 45 seconds to a minute, use a slotted spoon to flip; cook until they're deep golden all over. Doughnut holes cook faster. Transfer the doughnuts to the prepared plates or racks, and repeat with the rest of the dough, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the oil at 375. Glaze or fill as follows, and serve as soon as possible.
  • Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. When the doughnuts are cool enough to handle, dip into the glaze; if you like, flip them so the tops they're completely covered. Put on racks to let the glaze harden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DONUT GLAZE



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Make and share this Donut Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tearoseberry

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 1/3 tablespoons margarine or 5 1/3 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup hot water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • For either the plain or the chocolate glaze, combine the margarine or butter with the powdered sugar in a medium bowl and blend with an electric mixer.
  • Add the vanilla and hot water. Mix until smooth.
  • If you're making the chocolate glaze, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds. Stir, then microwave another 30 seconds and stir again until completely melted. Add to the plain glaze mixture. Blend until smooth.
  • When the donuts have cooled, dip each \top surface into the glaze and then flip over and cool on a plate until the glaze firms up, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 61, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.2, Protein 0.6

QUICK AND EASY DOUGHNUTS...



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These are soooooo easy and takes a very little time to make.I made these doughnuts and my family enjoyed it a lot.I was not so sure that they will be tasty but when i had a bite i was amazed.HOW TASTY AND DELICIOUS THEY WERE!I still feel the great taste.

Provided by superstar_sn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 Doughnuts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour (maida)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
oil (for deep frying)
1 tablespoon icing sugar
warm water, as needed

Steps:

  • In a bowl beat egg,sugar,vanilla and shortening with the help of an electric beater.If u donot have an electric beater then u may use a whisk or spoon.
  • Now in another bowl take flour and add baking powder,salt,Powder milk.Mix well with the help of ur hands.
  • Add the egg mixture in flour.Knead with the help of ur hands.
  • U will not be able to make a dough, so for kneading dough add a bit of warm water.Keep on adding warm water until u get a dough.The dough should not be very soft or very hard.
  • Make 4-6 small balls out of this dough.
  • Take a ball on ur palm, flatten it a bit , insert ur fingure in the middle and rotate it.Mke a hole in the middle not so big , not so small.
  • Heat oil, and when oil is heated well then fry the Dough nuts (Not all at a time).Fry two or one dough nuts at one time.Be careful about the flame of ur stove it should not be so large.The flame should be medium while frying.
  • When the Dough nuts will become brown in colour, Take in a serving dish and sprinkle some icing sugar on it.Donot spread so much icing sugar that they become white.Just sprinkle a pinch of icing sugar on each doughnut.
  • ENJOY the quick and easy Doughnuts at evening or when u think of eating something really delicious.
  • u may cut with doughnut cutter also.
  • u may also add ur favourite toppings like chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 359.5, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 49.8, Protein 10.6

QUICK VANILLA GLAZE



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This is the perfect glaze for a dessert bread. It is so simple to whip up, you will be adding it to all of your breads.-Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken if desired. Spoon over bread.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK COFFEE-GLAZED DONUT



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 donuts

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Rainbow sprinkles, for topping

Steps:

  • Fill a large wide pot with 3/4 inch of oil and heat to 360 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the butter, egg and 3/4 cup of the milk in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredient to the dry and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough; knead a few times until it comes together,
  • Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece between your hands to make a ball and flatten each ball into a 3-inch-wide disk. Use your fingers to rip a hole in the center of each and gently spread each hole so that it is about 1 inch wide.
  • When the oil is hot, fry the donuts in batches, turning once, until deep golden brown all over, about 3 minutes per batch. Return the oil to 360 degrees F between batches. Transfer the donuts to a paper towel-lined tray as they are cooked; cool at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the coffee and stir to dissolve. Add the confectioners' sugar and whisk until smooth. Add enough additional milk to make the glaze a nice coating consistency.
  • Dip one side of each donut in the glaze and place on a plate. Sprinkle with the rainbow sprinkles. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DOUGHNUT GLAZE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 13m

Yield enough glaze for 20 to 25 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • Combine milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan and heat over low heat until warm. Sift confectioners' sugar into milk mixture. Whisk slowly, until well combined. Remove the glaze from the heat and set over a bowl of warm water. Dip doughnuts into the glaze, 1 at a time, and set on a draining rack placed in a half sheet pan for 5 minutes before serving.

SUPER EASY DOUGHNUTS



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Really quick and easy donuts made from ingredients you probably already have. My 3 year old loves these because he can have them whenever he wants. There's hardly any waiting time. Use any topping you want. Our favorite is powdered sugar!

Provided by STEPHY800

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white vinegar
⅜ cup milk
2 tablespoons shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 quart oil for deep frying
½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry doughnuts in the hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

QUICK DONUT GLAZE



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Mix powdered sugar and water for a smooth Quick Donut Glaze. This donut glaze is great drizzled over cookies, cakes and, of course, donuts!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 8 serivngs, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup powdered sugar
5 to 6 tsp. water

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 28 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For a classic donut glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • For a chocolate glaze, melt semisweet chocolate chips with a little bit of butter or coconut oil.
  • For a maple glaze, whisk together maple syrup, confectioners' sugar, and a splash of milk.
  • For a fruity glaze, puree your favorite fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) and mix it with confectioners' sugar.
  • For a nutty glaze, toast your favorite nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds) and chop them finely. Stir them into a glaze made with confectioners' sugar and milk.
  • Get creative with your glazes! You can add spices, extracts, or even food coloring to create unique and flavorful glazes.
  • Make sure your donuts are completely cooled before glazing them. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • If you're having trouble getting the glaze to stick to your donuts, try dipping them in a little bit of water before glazing them.

Conclusion:

No matter what your favorite flavor is, there's a donut glaze out there for you. With a little creativity, you can easily make delicious and beautiful donut glazes that will make your donuts irresistible. So get glazing!

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