Quick Mix Cookbook
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 to 4 Tbsp. hot water
Melt butter in saucepan. Blend in sugar and vanilla. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze is of proper consistenscy. Glazes a 10 inch angel food cake.
Variations:
Browned butter glaze: Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat until it becomes a delicate brwon color.
Butter-Rum Glaze: Substitute 1 1/2 teapoons run flavoring for the vanilla; stir in hot water, one teaspoon at a time until glaze is of proper consistency.
Chocolate Glaze: Stir in 2 ounces melted unsweeted chocolate (cool) with the sugar.
Orange or Lemon Glaze: Add 1/2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel to melted butter and substitute orange or lemon juice for the vanilla and water.
