Ingredients
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- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 250 ml milk
- 75 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 75 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 liter vegetable oil (for frying)
- 300 grams pastry cream (for filling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth. Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to a thickness of 1 cm. Cut out circles.
- Cover the circles and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry the dough circles until golden on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Once cooled, fill each bombolone with pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a hint of lemon zest to the pastry cream.
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature for even frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg