Donut Men

• 2 1/3 cups flour, plus additional, to dust
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 pkg (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed, plus additional 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 None egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• None None Colored sprinkles, to decorate
• None None Small round colored candies, to decorate
• None None Colored sugar, to decorate

1. Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Whisk yeast and 1/2 cup warm milk in a medium bowl. Let stand for 5 mins or until frothy. Add butter, vanilla extract and egg; whisk to combine. Pour into well. Using a spatula, stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.
2. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead for 5 mins or until smooth. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Punch down dough. Knead until smooth. Roll out dough to 1/3-inch thickness. Using a 5-inch gingerbread man cutter, cut out 8 shapes from dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary. Place 1 inch apart on a large parchment paper-lined baking pan. Cover with parchment paper. Let stand for 30 mins or until risen.
4. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Brush donuts with 2 tsp milk. Bake for 10 mins or until golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
5. For the icing, sift powdered sugar into a medium heatproof bowl. Add 1-1 1/2 tbsp water to make a firm mixture. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don't let bottom of bowl touch the water); stir until runny. Spread donut tops with icing. Before icing sets, decorate with sprinkles, colored candies and colored sugar. Let stand until set.

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