Description
Soft, fluffy Italian doughnuts (bombolini) that can be filled with your favorite cream or jam filling.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Granulated sugar for coating
- Your choice of filling (pastry cream, jam, or Nutella)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar until foamy.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture to dry ingredients.
- Knead in softened butter until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let rise until doubled (about 1-2 hours).
- Shape into small balls and let rise again (30-45 minutes).
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Cool completely before filling.
- Roll in granulated sugar and fill with desired filling.
Notes
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Ensure proper proofing time for light, fluffy texture.
- Can be air fried at 350°F for 8 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough – it should rise and bubble within 30 seconds.
- Wait until completely cooled before filling to prevent leakage.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolino
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: bombolini, Italian doughnuts, filled doughnuts, homemade donuts, Italian dessert
