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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
For frying
For coating
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110°F) with the active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Filling
- 6
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- 7
Shape Bomboloni
Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a floured baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 8
Prepare Filling
While the dough is rising, prepare your filling of choice (pastry cream, Nutella, or fruit jam) in piping bags.
Frying
- 9
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F.
- 10
Fry Bomboloni
Carefully drop the bomboloni into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 11
Drain Oil
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bomboloni and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Coating and Serving
- 12
Coat with Sugar
While still warm, roll the bomboloni in powdered sugar to coat them.
- 13
Fill Bomboloni
Using a piping bag, fill each bombolone with your desired filling (pastry cream, Nutella, or fruit jam).
- 14
Serve
Serve the bomboloni warm and enjoy!
