Add delightfully light, bright flavor to all of your favorite baked goods - cakes, breads, muffins and more with this delicious glaze! The luxurious texture is soft, but sets for a picture perfect slice!
In a small microwave safe mixing bowl, whisk to combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
6 tablespoons butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice
Pour over room temperature scones, cookies, cakes, pound cake and more!
Allow to set before slicing.
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Notes
If powdered sugar appears clumpy, sift or whisk before integrating with butter and juice.Best used on room temperature baked goods - cookies, cakes, pound cakes, bundt cakes, bars, donuts, breads and more.If needed, add glaze to a large microwavable measuring cup and warm for a smooth pour or in a bowl to dip muffins and cookies.
To Thicken or Thin Glaze
Please note altering will affect how the glaze sets.Thicken
Add additional powdered sugar a teaspoon at a time.
Thin3 different methods
Reduce powdered sugar adding a half cup at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
Add more lemon juice or for a classic take, add milk, a teaspoon at a time.
Warm.
Substitutions
Butter - Salted or unsalted, your preference.Powdered Sugar - Also known as confectioner's sugar. Substitute with white granulated sugar. Pulse in a small food processor or blender until it becomes fine in texture. Organic powdered sugar is not a suitable substitute (it tends to clump).Lemon Juice - Juice 2 medium to large lemons for fresh flavor or substitute with ¼ cup lemon juice found in the produce section of your grocer.
Avoid organic powdered sugar. It doesn't achieve a desirable consistency.
Warm the glaze in the microwave (you can use a measuring cup).
Whisk until smooth to remove any lumps.
Pour over your baked goods rather than spread for a beautiful finish.
Storage Notes
Store glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, warm and drizzle.For best results, do not freeze.