Bombolini Bliss

About this recipe

Experience the joy of Italian bombolini—light, fluffy doughnuts filled with your choice of luscious jam or rich pastry cream. These delightful treats are perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Your favorite jam or pastry cream for filling

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flours, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Warm milk and mix with melted butter and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients; combine to form a dough.

4. 4

   Mix in eggs one at a time, kneading until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Cover and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick, cut circles with a cookie cutter, and let rise for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C), then fry doughnuts until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels, cool, and dust with powdered sugar.

9. 9

   Fill bombolini with jam or pastry cream using a piping bag.

10. 10

    Serve warm and savor the blissful taste!