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Bombolini Italian Donuts

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Bombolini are soft, pillowy Italian donuts filled with creamy pastry, chocolate, or jam. Fried to golden perfection and coated in sugar, these tender treats are a delightful indulgence reminiscent of an Italian bakery experience.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2.5 hours
  • Yield: 15–18 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warm
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tsp for yeast)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest or orange zest (optional)
  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • Extra granulated sugar, for coating
  • Optional fillings: pastry cream, chocolate ganache, fruit preserves, Nutella, whipped cream, or sweetened ricotta

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, and zest. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and butter. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll it out to ½-inch thickness. Cut into small rounds using a cutter or glass.
  5. Place rounds on a lined tray, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches, turning once, until golden on both sides.
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and roll in sugar while still warm.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then fill with desired filling using a piping bag fitted with a tip.
  9. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
  • Use neutral oil with high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil for frying.
  • Unfilled bombolini can be revived in the oven at low heat; filled ones are best fresh.

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