Powdered Sugar Glaze

in Diana's Recipe Book

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Servings: Makes approximately 2 cups

Comments: Use this glaze for your cupcakes, yeasted coffee cakes, sweet rolls or drizzle over your bundt cakes.

Ingredients: 1 lb. powdered sugar or icing sugar (about 3 3/4 cups) 4 to 6 tablespoons water or milk

Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with water until mixture is desired consistency. Add more water for a thinner consistency and less for a thicker consistency. Makes approximately 2 cups glaze. Variations: Lemon Flavored Glaze: Substitute 4-6 tablespoons lemon juice for water. Add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind and a drop of yellow food coloring if desired. Orange Flavored Glaze: Substitute 4-6 tablespoons orange juice for water. Add 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind and a drop of orange food coloring if desired. Coffee Flavored Glaze: Substitute 4-6 tablespoons strong, cooled coffee for water. Almond Flavored Glaze: Add 1 tablespoon of almond extract and 5 tablespoons of water to 1 pound powdered sugar (approximately 3-3/4 cups). Chocolate Flavored Glaze: Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to 1 pound powdered sugar (approx. 3-3/4 cups) and 1/3 cup water. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture is desired consistency. Chocolate Fudge Glaze: Add 4 ounces melted, unsweetened chocolate to 1 pound powdered sugar (approx. 3-3/4 cups) and 1/2 cup water. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture is desired consistency. Makes approximately 2 cups.

Date: October 27, 2006

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