Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFeast BBQPecan Bomboloni Recipe

Pecan Bomboloni Recipe

Inspired by Feast BBQ
Time3h
Serves12

Italian donuts, 3D Valley Farm maple syrup, whipped mascarpone, maple sugar

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (around 110°F or 43°C) with the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Make Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Shape Bomboloni

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a round cutter, cut out circles. Place them on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Fry Bomboloni

    Carefully place the bomboloni into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.

Whipped Mascarpone Preparation

  1. 7

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 8

    Fold in Mascarpone

    Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Fill Bomboloni

    Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill each bombolone with whipped mascarpone.

  2. 10

    Garnish

    Drizzle with 3D Valley Farm maple syrup and sprinkle with maple sugar and chopped pecans before serving.

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