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Italian Custard Bomboloni

Irresistible Italian Custard Bomboloni for Sweet Indulgence

Discover the delightful Italian Custard Bomboloni, irresistible doughnuts filled with creamy custard, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Milk whole or almond milk
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 2 Eggs or aquafaba for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
For the Custard
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can use almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil vegetable or canola oil
For Serving
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can add cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter
  • Piping bag
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Allow to froth for about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add in beaten eggs, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until soft dough forms.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes, then place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  4. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Add lukewarm milk and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
  5. Temper beaten egg yolks with hot mixture, combine, return to heat, stir in vanilla, and cool covered with plastic wrap.
  6. Once dough has risen, punch down gently, roll out, and cut into circles. Let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry dough rounds until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Fill piping bag with custard, poke a hole in each doughnut, and fill. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for perfect frying. Allow custard to cool before filling the doughnuts.

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