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Golden Italian Custard Bomboloni Recipe

Golden Italian Custard Bomboloni Recipe
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Golden Italian Custard Bomboloni is a delightful treat that combines fluffy fried dough filled with creamy custard, dusted with powdered sugar. These bomboloni are a perfect mix of sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

For the custard:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For dusting:

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add eggs, softened butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
  4. Make Custard: Heat milk until steaming. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale. Slowly whisk in hot milk, then thicken on the stove. Stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
  5. Shape and Second Rise: Punch down the dough, roll out, cut into circles, and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
  6. Fry Bomboloni: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry bomboloni until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Fill and Serve: Fill a piping bag with custard, inject into each bombolone, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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