Homemade Donuts

Ingredients

• Water - 1/4 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Butter - 4 tablespoons, melted
• Egg - 1
• Milk - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
• All - purpose flour - 3 cups

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.
5. Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large and one small).
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F.
7. Fry the donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
8. Remove the donuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water until smooth.
10. Dip the warm donuts into the glaze and place on a wire rack to set.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.