Description
Bomboloni are soft, golden Italian donuts filled with creamy custard and dusted with sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these fried treats are irresistibly light and fluffy with a rich, indulgent filling.
Ingredients
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (60 g) butter, softened
Oil for frying
Custard cream for filling
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm milk and eggs, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Add softened butter and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into equal pieces, and shape each into a ball.
- Place on a floured surface, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the dough balls in batches, turning after 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
- Use a piping bag to fill each donut with custard through the side or top.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Try different fillings like Nutella, jam, or chocolate cream.
Add lemon zest to the dough for a citrusy flavor.
Bake instead of fry for a lighter version (texture will vary).
Add a splash of rum or vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
Roll in cinnamon sugar for a different finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bomboloni
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
