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Golden Chocolate Bomboloni rolled in sugar, soft and fluffy

Chocolate Bomboloni

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Chocolate Bomboloni are soft Italian donuts filled with smooth chocolate cream, perfect for a cozy dessert or brunch.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 Bomboloni 1x

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups bread flour

3 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

2 eggs

½ cup warm milk

2 tbsp melted butter

Oil for frying

½ cup sugar for coating

Chocolate pastry cream or Nutella for filling

Instructions

  1. Mix: the bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  2. Add:  eggs, warm milk, and melted butter, then knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover: let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down & divide: into 65‑gram balls, and let proof for another hour.
  5. Fry: the dough balls at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, turning once.
  6. Drain: on paper towels, roll in sugar while warm, and cool slightly.
  7. Pipe: chilled chocolate pastry cream or Nutella into the center of each donut.
  8. Serve: immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Chill the chocolate pastry cream before piping to ensure a smooth, bakery-quality filling.

  • Author: Olivia Brooks
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bomboloni
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg