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Bomboloni Recipe – Italian Special
Bomboloni are classic **Italy**an doughnuts known for their soft, fluffy texture and rich fillings like pastry cream, jam, or chocolate. Lightly crisp on the outside and pillowy inside, this traditional bomboloni recipe is a favorite Italian café dessert, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or indulgent sweet treats at home.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time2 hr
- Total Time2 hr 10 min
Bomboloni Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for coating
- Custard, jam, or chocolate spread for filling
Bomboloni Instructions:
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Add warm milk, eggs, and butter to form a soft dough.
Knead until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let the dough rise until doubled.
Roll out dough and cut into rounds.
Let the rounds rest briefly.
Heat oil to medium temperature.
Fry dough rounds until golden on both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Fill with custard, jam, or chocolate.
Dust generously with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes :
Maintain steady oil temperature for evenly cooked doughnuts.
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper frying.
Fill bomboloni while still warm for easier piping.
Classic fillings include pastry cream, apricot jam, or hazelnut spread.
Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving.
