Buttermilk Glaze
Elevate your baked creations with this rich and silky Buttermilk Glaze, a quick and versatile topping that takes your desserts to the next level. Made with just four simple ingredients—unsalted butter, tangy buttermilk, powdered sugar, and fragrant vanilla extract—this luscious glaze comes together in just 10 minutes. Its smooth, glossy texture makes it perfect for drizzling over cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries, adding a delicate sweetness with a subtle tang. Whether you're looking to enhance a classic pound cake or give your cinnamon rolls a bakery-quality finish, this buttermilk glaze is a game-changer. Plus, it thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to achieve that picture-perfect drizzle.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully liquid.
Step 2
Add the buttermilk to the saucepan and whisk to combine with the melted butter.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually sift in the powdered sugar, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 5
Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring over baked goods. The glaze will thicken as it cools.
Step 6
Use immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 4.2 grams (4.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 12 |
| Total Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.50g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.00g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.50g | |
| Protein 0.00g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories