Description
Bombolini, the Italian donuts, are pure sugary bliss that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy. Filled with sweet cream or jam, these golden pillows of happiness bring a delightful slice of Italian bakery magic straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Sweetening:
- 1 packet yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Finishing and Serving:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Filling of choice (cream or jam)
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, yeast packet, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 2 large eggs and ½ cup milk in a separate container until thoroughly combined.
- Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and blend until a sticky dough develops.
- Incorporate ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, stirring until the dough becomes uniform.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 4-5 minutes until it feels elastic and smooth.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes.
- After rising, gently punch down the dough and roll into small 1-inch round balls.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F, ensuring the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the dough.
- Carefully drop dough balls into hot oil, frying 3-4 at a time until they turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove bombolini with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes, then use a piping bag to fill with your preferred cream or jam.
- Generously dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot ensures the bombolini become light and fluffy.
- Fry the dough balls at a consistent 350°F to prevent burning or undercooked centers.
- Use a piping bag with a long tip to easily fill the donuts with smooth pastry cream or fruit jam.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and rice flour to maintain a similar texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg