Description
Bomboloni, the best Italian donuts, are soft, pillowy treats filled with your choice of creamy custard or fruit jam. These delightful pastries are perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, bringing a taste of Italy right to your kitchen. With their sweet flavor and golden exterior dusted in sugar, every bite is a little celebration. Making bomboloni from scratch is surprisingly simple and rewarding—perfect for impressing friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (57g)
- Filling of choice (pastry cream, Nutella, or fruit jam)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Mix in sugar, eggs, butter, and flour until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a donut cutter.
- Place on parchment-lined sheets; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer; fry donuts until golden brown for about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and dust with sugar while warm.
- Fill with desired filling using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg