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Bomboloni Best Italian Donuts

Deliciously fluffy and sweet Italian donuts filled with pastry cream or jam, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 1 cup pastry cream or jam of choice
Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oil for frying
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Fry
  1. Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
  2. Let the circles rise for another 30 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fill and Coat
  1. Fill a pastry bag with pastry cream or jam. Poke a hole in each donut and fill with the desired filling.
  2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each filled donut in the mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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