Description
Bomboloni, the best Italian donuts, are a delightful indulgence that combines a soft, fluffy texture with creamy filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these pastries are easy to make at home and will impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and savor each bite as you experience the authentic flavors of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (56g)
- 1 cup pastry cream (optional flavoring: vanilla or chocolate)
- 4 cups vegetable oil (960ml)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. Mix in eggs and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add flour while stirring until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll out to ½ inch thickness. Cut into circles using a round cutter and place on parchment-lined trays to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry dough circles until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Fill each donut with pastry cream using a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bombolone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg