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Chocolate-Filled Bomboloni

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These Chocolate-Filled Bomboloni are soft, pillowy Italian doughnuts filled with rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet treat with coffee!

⏱ Prep Time

  • Prep: 20 minutes

  • Rise: 1 hour

  • Cook: 10–12 minutes

  • Total: ~1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 8–10 bomboloni

🍳 Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

  • Whisk or electric mixer

  • Rolling pin

  • Biscuit cutter or cup

  • Deep fryer or heavy skillet

  • Slotted spoon

  • Pastry bag or small spoon

🥘 Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup warm milk

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • ½ cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate

Frying & Topping

  • Vegetable oil for frying

  • ½ cup sugar (for coating)

📝 Ingredient Notes

  • Warm milk activates yeast—avoid overheating.

  • Chocolate ganache can be homemade (chocolate + cream) or store-bought.

  • Coating in sugar while warm gives the perfect sweet finish.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Make dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, butter, and egg. Knead until smooth and elastic.

  2. Let rise: Cover and let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.

  3. Shape bomboloni: Roll dough ½ inch thick. Cut circles using a biscuit cutter or cup.

  4. Heat oil: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or skillet.

  5. Fry: Fry doughnuts 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  6. Fill: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill each bomboloni with chocolate ganache.

  7. Coat: Roll warm bomboloni in sugar. Serve immediately.

🧮 Nutrition Facts (per bomboloni, approx.)

  • Calories: 270

  • Protein: 4g

  • Fat: 14g

  • Carbohydrates: 30g

  • Sugar: 12g

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Flavor twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to the dough.

  • Alternative fillings: Use custard, Nutella, or fruit jam.

  • Baked version: Brush with butter and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, then fill.

  • Keto option: Use almond flour dough and sugar-free chocolate (perfect for your keto audience 😉).

  • Make ahead: Fry and store, then warm and fill just before serving.

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