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Bomboloni alla Crema

Bomboloni alla Crema: Irresistibly Creamy Italian Donuts

Bomboloni alla Crema are creamy Italian donuts filled with velvety pastry cream, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour For chewier donuts, use bread flour.
  • 1 cup Milk Warm, around 110°F.
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast Active dry yeast.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Granulated or brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened, unsalted.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract Or vanilla paste for robust taste.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Pastry cream Homemade or store-bought.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • frying pan
  • Piping bag
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually mix in the yeast mixture, butter, eggs, and vanilla until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and let rise covered for 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Once risen, punch the dough down, roll it out to 1/2 inch thick, and cut circles. Let them rise again for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F and fry donuts for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Cool the donuts briefly before filling with pastry cream using a piping bag.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Bomboloni are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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