WENDY TADDIA

schools and organizations. Now, she is taking things to the next level by opening a brick and mortar location in Woodway called The Collective. The store, which is slated to open in May of this year, will house four small women-owned boutiques including Beeloved Boutique and will be located in the heart of Woodway.

For anyone looking to update their wardrobe, Wendy advises doing a full closet clean-out and taking inventory of what they have and what they need. Start by adding in the basics and then take it to the next level with unique pieces and accessories to spice things up.

With her passion for fashion and dedication to the local community, Wendy Taddia and Beeloved Boutique are a shining example of what makes Waco such a special place. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just passing through, a visit to Beeloved Boutique is an absolute must!

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DONUTS

2 cups all-purpose flour

DONUTS

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

GLAZE

GLAZE

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted for best results

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted for best results

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 to 3 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or cream

2 to 3 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or cream

Food coloring, sprinkles, glitter; optional

Food coloring, sprinkles, glitter; optional 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

DONUTS

DONUTS

Preheat oven to 350F and spray two 6-count donut molds very well with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

● Preheat oven to 350F and spray two 6-count donut molds very well with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

To a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and whisk to combine; set aside. To a separate medium bowl, add the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and whisk to combine.

● To a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and whisk to combine; set aside.

● To a separate medium bowl, add the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and whisk to combine.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix.

● Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix.

Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a large tip

● Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a large tip

Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared molds, taking care to fill each mold to 2/3-full. Not more (they will inflate like balloons in the oven) and not less (they’ll be flat and skimpy looking). Blot any messes in the center areas or in any area of the donut pan with a paper towel.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, on the center rack, rotating pans once midway through baking for optimal results. Donuts are done when they look set and are springy to the touch. Allow donuts to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes before removing and placing on wire racks to cool completely. While the donuts cool, make the glaze.

● Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared molds, taking care to fill each mold to 2/3-full. Not more (they will inflate like balloons in the oven) and not less (they’ll be flat and skimpy looking). Blot any messes in the center areas or in any area of the donut pan with a paper towel.

● Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, on the center rack, rotating pans once midway through baking for optimal results. Donuts are done when they look set and are springy to the touch.

● Allow donuts to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes before removing and placing on wire racks to cool completely. While the donuts cool, make the glaze.

To a medium bowl, add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and drizzle in the milk slowly, as needed, whisking constantly, until you achieve a consistency that is just runny enough to adhere to the donuts but not so much it will run right off.

● To a medium bowl, add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and drizzle in the milk slowly, needed, whisking constantly, until you achieve a consistency that is just runny enough to adhere to the donuts but not so much it will run right off.

If you are making multiple colors of glaze, do that now by adding uncolored glaze to separate bowls (up to 4) and add a few drops of pastel food coloring (or the colors of your choice) to each bowl, as desired, and stir well to combine so there are no streaks.

Dip the donuts in the glaze for about 1 to 2 seconds, shaking lightly afterward, and allowing excess glaze to drip back off into the bowl. Place donuts on parchment paper or a wire rack after they’re been glazed. Repeat the process with as many colors as desired.

● If you are making multiple colors of glaze, do that now by adding uncolored glaze to separate bowls (up to 4) and add a few drops of pastel food coloring (or the colors of your choice) to each bowl, as desired, and stir well to combine so there are no streaks.

● Dip the donuts in the glaze for about 1 to 2 seconds, shaking lightly afterward, and allowing excess glaze to drip back off into the bowl. Place donuts on parchment paper or a wire rack after they’re been glazed. Repeat the process with as many colors as desired.

Optionally, to create vertical stripes, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-seconds bursts until it can be stirred smooth. Add food coloring to achieve desired shade. Transfer to a small Ziplock bag, seal, snip a corner with a very small slit, and pipe onto the donuts.

Optionally, add edible glitter, sprinkles, or any other festive garnishes as desired before the glazes sets up fully, about 20 minutes.

● Optionally, to create vertical stripes, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-seconds bursts until it can be stirred smooth. Add food coloring to achieve desired shade. Transfer to a small Ziplock bag, seal, snip a corner with a very small slit, and pipe onto the donuts.

● Optionally, add edible glitter, sprinkles, or any other festive garnishes as desired before the

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