How to Make Glaze for Donuts

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Powdered sugar glazes are soft and sweet, and are most common for donuts. In contrast, a glaze with a chocolate base has a snap when you bite into it.

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Give the glaze time to harden to prevent it from smearing or dripping off.

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How to Make Glaze for Donuts

Powdered sugar glazes are soft and sweet, and are most common for donuts. In contrast, a glaze with a chocolate base has a snap when you bite into it.

Step 1

Powdered sugar glaze - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 2

Chocolate Nutella Glaze - Mix melted chocolate and nutella.

Step 3

Dip donuts in glaze.

Step 4

Cover with toppings then let glaze harden and enjoy!

Give the glaze time to harden to prevent it from smearing or dripping off.

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