Tips on How to Make Bomboloni Doughnuts at Home -By Hafsat Abdullahi Musa

Bomboloni doughnuts, originating from Italy, are delightful treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their light and fluffy texture and delicious fillings, they are a perfect indulgence. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to make bomboloni doughnuts in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

– ¼ cup granulated sugar

– 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast

– ½ teaspoon salt

– ½ cup warm milk

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

– 2 large eggs

– Oil for frying

– Your choice of filling (e.g., Nutella, jam, pastry cream)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.

4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to a thickness of about ½ inch.

7. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. Cover the dough circles with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

9. Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

10. Carefully place the dough circles into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

11. Remove the fried doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

12. Allow the doughnuts to cool slightly before filling them. You can use a piping bag or a small knife to make a small incision in each doughnut and fill them with your desired filling, such as Nutella, jam, or pastry cream.

13. Dust the filled bomboloni doughnuts.

Hafsat Abdullahi Musa, Mass Communication Department, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria,

Kaduna state.