Glazed Donuts Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the dough, let it rise, roll it out, and cut it into donuts .
2. 2
   Fry the donuts and donut holes and set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Place the powdered sugar, hot water, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a shallow bowl and whisk to form a very smooth glaze.
4. 4
   Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use (and use within 1 hour).
5. 5
   When the donuts are just cool enough to handle, dip them top-side down into the glaze.
6. 6
   Let the excess glaze drip off, and let the donuts dry on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
7. 7
   Do the same with the donut holes.
8. 8
   Decorate with sprinkles, coarse sugar, chopped toasted nuts, dried coconut flakes, or whatever you fancy before the glaze sets.