Confectioners’ Topping: (for hot cross buns, doughnuts(?!))

Combine 1 ½ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons of warm water.
Have you ever wondered how bakers get that lovely, translucent glaze on doughnuts-and wished that you could do it, too? Well, you can, and the secret’s this: The doughnuts must be hot for glazing.
If you fry your own doughnuts, dip them right after draining. But if you buy tem unglazed, just heat in moderate oven (375) 5 minutes, or until very hot. Dip one side in glaze-this is easy with tongs-and place glaze side up on a rack to drip and cool.
To make Glaze: Thoroughly blend 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons cold water. This is enough for dipping about a dozen doughnuts.