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