Italian Bomboloni

Looking for a delicious dessert that goes above and beyond your traditional doughnut?

You need to try out this Italian bomboloni recipe.

Decided to blend well with fantastic pasta dishes and other Italian favorites, it’s a relatively simple and tasty dessert your family will adore.

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Why I Love Italian Bomboloni?

Italian bomboloni is a decadent and delicious dessert that goes well with just about any pasta. It is particularly delicious when served after your favorite Italian meals, such as a rich carbona.

What is the Difference Between Doughnuts and Bomboloni?

Though bomboloni can is a type of doughnut, they’re a little different because they use fresher ingredients. They’re also a bit thicker and deep-fried rather than baked.

How to Serve Italian Bomboloni?

Try to serve bomboloni as a dessert or a snack when your kids are good. They go well with milk and other refreshing drinks, so try to mix them up a little in this way.

Italian Bomboloni Cooking Tips:

• Make sure you brown each side before flipping 
• Add the Nutella slowly to avoid overstuffing 
• Plan for at least three bomboloni per family member

Variations of Italian Bomboloni:

• Add a chocolate cream instead of Nutella
• Top with a whipped cream for more flavor 
• Let the dough rise longer to produce thicker doughnuts

Ingredients for Italian Bomboloni:

• Flour
• Dry Yeast
• Salt
• Sugar
• Lemon zested
• Eggs
• Milk
• Butter
• Vanilla
• Nutella

How To Make Italian Bomboloni:

Step 1. In a mixer combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and lemon zest.

Step 2. Add in eggs one at a time, then the milk, butter, and vanilla and knead for 2 minutes.

Step 3. Put dough on a floured bench and knead until a bit sticky, yet smooth and stretchy. About 5 minutes.

Step 4. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for a 1hr until doubled in size.

Step 5. Roll out the dough to ¾ thick and use a cup-sized cutter to cut them into circles.

Then use a cup-sized cutter to form the circles:

Step 6. Cover on a baking sheet and let rise for another hour.

Step 7. Heat oil in a deep pan until 175 degrees C and fry in batches until golden brown. Flipping halfway.

Step 8. Remove and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9. Use a piping bag to fill each with Nutella then top with icing sugar.

Italian Bomboloni

Prep Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 7 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 37 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Donuts

Looking for a delicious dessert that goes above and beyond your traditional doughnut? You need to try out this Italian bomboloni recipe. Decided to blend well with fantastic pasta dishes and other Italian favorites, it's a relatively simple and tasty dessert your family will adore.

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients 

• 3 c Flour
• 2 ¼ tsp Dry Yeast
• 2 tsp Salt
• ¼ c Sugar
• 1 lemon zested
• 2 eggs
• ¾ c Milk
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• Nutella

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Instructions

• In a mixer combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and lemon zest.
• Add in eggs one at a time, then the milk, butter, and vanilla and knead for 2 minutes.
• Put dough on a floured bench and knead until a bit sticky, yet smooth and stretchy. About 5 minutes.
• Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for an 1hr until doubled in size.
• Roll out the dough to ¾ thick and use a cup sized cutter to cut them into circles.
• Cover on a baking sheet and let rise for another hour.
• Heat oil in a deep pan until 175 degrees C and fry in batches until golden brown. Flipping halfway.
• Remove and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Use a piping bag to fill each with Nutella then top with icing sugar.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

Author: Marta

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How to Store Italian Bomboloni?

Store Italian bomboloni in your fridge by placing it on a plate and wrapping with plastic. Make sure the plastic is fully sealed before storing in this way.

How to Reheat Italian Bomboloni?

Italian bomboloni can be reheated in a microwave for 10-30 seconds, depending on how hot you want it. You can even eat it cooled if you like, though they have a better texture when hot.

How Long Does Italian Bomboloni Last In the Fridge?

Good bomboloni should last several days or longer in the fridge because the ingredients don’t spoil quickly. After about a week, you may want to toss them out to ensure that your family doesn’t get sick.

Can I Make Ahead Italian Bomboloni?

Yes, you can prepare Italian bomboloni ahead of time and serve it with your meals. Just store it in the fridge, as mentioned, and reheat it when necessary before serving with your next big Italian dinner.

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