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Italian Bomboloni Cream Donuts

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Italian Bomboloni Cream Donuts are fluffy, fried doughnuts filled with rich vanilla custard, offering a delightful balance of light texture and creamy sweetness perfect for dessert or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Vanilla custard filling:
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 3 egg yolks
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warmed milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla custard: heat milk in a saucepan until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool completely.
  7. Once dough has risen, roll it out to about ½-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. Fill a piping bag fitted with a long tip with cooled custard. Insert the tip into each donut and fill generously.
  10. Dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Notes

For a variation, try filling the bomboloni with jam or chocolate hazelnut spread for a delicious twist.

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