Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
50 g butter
2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
couloured candy sprinkles, to decorate

Preparation

Using an electric mixer, beat egg, sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl until creamy. Stir in milk and half the butter. Stir in combined sifted flour and baking powder to form a soft dough. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200\u00b0C Line a large baking tray with baking paper. knead dough gently on a lightly floured surface. Pat dough to 1-1 1/2cm thick. Using a 5cm floured biscuit cutter, cut dough into 16 rounds. Using 2.5cm cutter, cut out the centre of each round. Place doughnuts (and centres) on prepared tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine icing sugar, remaining vanilla, and 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl; stir to make a runny glaze.
Dip doughnuts into warm glaze and decorate with sprinkles.