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Italian cream bombs: Indulgent Bomboloni alla Crema Recipe

ITALIAN CREAM BOMBS (BOMBOLONI ALLA CREMA)
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Delicious and fluffy Italian cream bombs, also known as bomboloni alla crema, are filled with a rich pastry cream, making for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 250 ml whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 75 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 500 ml pastry cream
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, warm the milk and whisk in the eggs.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and knead until smooth.
  4. Add in the softened butter and continue kneading until incorporated.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls.
  7. Let the balls rise again, covered, for about 30 minutes.
  8. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the dough balls until golden brown on all sides.
  9. Allow to cool and then inject with pastry cream.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter texture, let the dough rise longer.
  • Experiment with different fillings like chocolate or fruit.

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Keywords: Italian Cream Bombs, Bomboloni alla Crema, dessert, pastry, Italian recipes

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