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Bomboloni alla Crema

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Bomboloni alla Crema are classic Italian fried doughnuts filled with a rich and creamy vanilla custard, perfect for a delightful dessert or sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 50g sugar
  • 7g active dry yeast
  • 120ml warm milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 50g unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the crema filling:
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100g sugar
  • 40g cornstarch
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter to the dry ingredients and knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the custard cream: heat the milk with the vanilla bean or extract until just boiling.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  8. Once the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1 cm thick and cut into 7-8 cm diameter circles.
  9. Place the circles on a floured tray, cover and let rest for 30 minutes until puffed.
  10. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F) and fry the doughnuts until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  11. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
  12. Using a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle, fill each bombolone with the cooled custard cream.
  13. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Notes

For an extra touch, dip the bomboloni in sugar immediately after frying before filling, and try adding lemon zest to the custard for a citrus twist.

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