Pro Tip: Set up your work station to make your frying and dipping work flow easier. From left to right: proofed donuts, fryer, bowl with glaze, cooling rack over a baking sheet (line baking sheet with paper towels for easier cleanup). I also have my chopsticks ready for frying and more chopsticks for dipping in glaze.
The Easiest Donut Glaze
- Combine – 1 lb or 4 cups of powdered sugar with 5-6 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract.
- Stir until smooth – whisk the glaze until completely smooth without any lumps. Add more water if needed to get a thinner drizzly consistency.
How to Glaze Donuts
Dip hot donuts into the glaze as soon as they come out of the batter. I love using chopsticks or large wooden skewers to flip them in the glaze and lift them out without crushing the donut.
