Description
Bomboloni, the best Italian donuts, are a delightful treat that will transport you to Italy with every fluffy, sugar-dusted bite. These pastries are filled with your choice of rich cream or sweet jam, making them perfect for any occasion—from brunch to late-night cravings. With their light and airy texture, Bomboloni is sure to impress family and friends while bringing smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp salt
- Your favorite filling (jam or pastry cream)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down dough, roll into balls (2 inches in diameter), and place on parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry bomboloni in batches until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
- Fill cooled bomboloni using a piping bag with your chosen filling and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg