by Cindy Bell
Also by Cindy Bell
Donut Truck Cozy Mysteries
Deadly Deals and Donuts
Fatal Festive Donuts
Bunny Donuts and a Body
Strawberry Donuts and Scandal
Sage Gardens Cozy Mysteries
Birthdays Can Be Deadly
Money Can Be Deadly
Trust Can Be Deadly
Ties Can Be Deadly
Rocks Can Be Deadly
Jewelry Can Be Deadly
Numbers Can Be Deadly
Memories Can Be Deadly
Paintings Can Be Deadly
Snow Can Be Deadly
Tea Can Be Deadly
Greed Can Be Deadly
Clutter Can Be Deadly
Wagging Tail Cozy Mysteries
Murder at Pooch Park
Murder at the Pet Boutique
Chocolate Centered Cozy Mysteries
The Sweet Smell of Murder
A Deadly Delicious Delivery
A Bitter Sweet Murder
A Treacherous Tasty Trail
Pastry and Peril
Trouble and Treats
Fudge Films and Felonies
Custom-Made Murder
Skydiving, Soufflés and Sabotage
Christmas Chocolates and Crimes
Hot Chocolate and Homicide
Chocolate Caramels and Conmen
Picnics, Pies and Lies
Dune House Cozy Mysteries
Seaside Secrets
Boats and Bad Guys
Treasured History
Hidden Hideaways
Dodgy Dealings
Suspects and Surprises
Ruffled Feathers
A Fishy Discovery
Danger in the Depths
Celebrities and Chaos
Pups, Pilots and Peril
Tides, Trails and Trouble
Racing and Robberies
Athletes and Alibis
Bekki the Beautician Cozy Mysteries
Hairspray and Homicide
A Dyed Blonde and a Dead Body
Mascara and Murder
Pageant and Poison
Conditioner and a Corpse
Mistletoe, Makeup and Murder
Hairpin, Hair Dryer and Homicide
Blush, a Bride and a Body
Shampoo and a Stiff
Cosmetics, a Cruise and a Killer
Lipstick, a Long Iron and Lifeless
Camping, Concealer and Criminals
Treated and Dyed
A Wrinkle-Free Murder
A Macaron Patisserie Cozy Mystery Series
Sifting for Suspects
Recipes and Revenge
Mansions, Macarons and Murder
Nuts About Nuts Cozy Mysteries
A Tough Case to Crack
A Seed of Doubt
Roasted Penuts and Peril
Heavenly Highland Inn Cozy Mysteries
Murdering the Roses
Dead in the Daisies
Killing the Carnations
Drowning the Daffodils
Suffocating the Sunflowers
Books, Bullets and Blooms
A Deadly Serious Gardening Contest
A Bridal Bouquet and a Body
Digging for Dirt
Wendy the Wedding Planner Cozy Mysteries
Matrimony, Money and Murder
Chefs, Ceremonies and Crimes
Knives and Nuptials
Mice, Marriage and Murder
About the Author
Cindy Bell is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. She is the author of the cozy mystery series Wagging Tail, Donut Truck, Dune House, Sage Gardens, Chocolate Centered, Macaron Patisserie, Nuts about Nuts, Bekki the Beautician, Heavenly Highland Inn and Wendy the Wedding Planner.
Cindy has always loved reading, but it is only recently that she has discovered her passion for writing romantic cozy mysteries. She loves walking along the beach thinking of the next adventure her characters can embark on.
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Chocolate Glazed Donuts with Sprinkles
Ingredients:
Donuts:
1 cup milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 packet active dry yeast
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks at room temperature
2 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for rolling
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
Glaze:
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons milk plus extra to thin the glaze if necessary
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles for decorating
Preparation:
Prepare a baking tray by oiling it and set aside. Line another baking tray with paper towels and set aside.
Heat the milk until warm. Put the warm milk, sugar and yeast in a bowl and leave aside until the mixture starts frothing. This should take about 10 - 15 minutes.
Melt the butter and leave aside to cool.
Add the butter, salt, egg yolks, flour, nutmeg and vanilla extract to the milk and yeast mixture and mix until combined.
With lightly floured hands knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Leave in a warm place for about an hour until almost doubled in size.
On a floured surface punch back the dough then knead until smooth.
Using a floured rolling pin roll the dough to about half an inch thick and then using a donut cutter cut out the donuts.
Take the off-cuts and roll out again and cut. It should make about 12 donut holes and donuts. Place the donuts on the oiled baking tray.
Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm area for about 30 minutes until almost doubled in size.
Using a deep fryer or Dutch oven heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a deep-fry thermometer to check the temperature if using a Dutch oven.
Fry the donuts and donut holes in batches. Fry for about a minute on each side until golden brown. Put the donuts on the paper lined baking tray and cool slightly.
For the glaze melt the chocolate preferably in a double boiler.
When the chocolate is melted add the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla extract and whisk vigorously until well combined.
If the mixture is too thick gradually add a bit more milk until it is the right consistency.
When it is at the right consistency leave it aside to cool slightly.
Dip the tops of the donuts into the glaze, then dip them into the sprinkles.
Leave on a plate to set.
Enjoy!
