A classic, crackly-crust donut glaze is easy to make at home using just a few simple pantry ingredients. As the glaze dries, the water evaporates and the sugar recrystallizes on the surface to form a thin, crisp shell over a soft interior.

Cooking time: 5 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  2. Glaze and cool: Drizzle or dip the warm fritters into the glaze, then place them back on the wire rack for a few minutes to let the glaze set before serving.