Description
These golden, pillowy pastries (Bomboloni) are filled with silky homemade custard and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy treat, their light dough and rich interior create a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Melt butter in a saucepan, swirl to coat, then remove from heat.
Add eggs and milk to the melted butter, stirring to combine.
Pour the hot liquid into the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
Knead gently, cover, and let rest 30 minutes.
Shape dough into rounds, cut with a biscuit cutter, and fry in 375°F oil until golden, 1-2 minutes per side.
Poke a small hole in each cooled pastry; fill with custard using a piping bag.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Test oil temperature carefully to avoid greasy pastries.
Custard can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Freeze unfilled pastries for up to 2 months; fry from frozen, adding 30 seconds to cooking time.
Vegan option: Use plant-based butter, milk, and egg substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg