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Italian Bomboloni Cream Donuts

Freshly prepared Italian Bomboloni Cream Donuts on white plate
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Italian Bomboloni Cream Donuts are light, fluffy fried pastries filled with rich vanilla cream, perfect for an indulgent dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm whole milk (110°F)
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Vanilla Pastry Cream: 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add egg yolks, softened butter, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture; mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla pastry cream: whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Heat milk until hot but not boiling, then slowly whisk into the egg mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Chill until ready to use.
  5. Roll the dough out to about ½-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch rounds and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise an additional 30-45 minutes.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry dough rounds in batches, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Using a piping bag fitted with a small tip, fill each bombolone with chilled vanilla pastry cream.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For extra indulgence, dip the Bomboloni in warm chocolate sauce or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar.

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