Description
Bomboloni are Italian donuts that are soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet cream or jam.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Filling of your choice (cream or jam)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until frothy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and eggs.
- Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Fill half of the circles with filling and top with another circle.
- Seal the edges and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot and fry the donuts until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use any filling you prefer.
- Ensure oil is hot before frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bomboloni, italian donuts, dessert