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Easy Italian Brioche Donuts with Creamy Filling

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Elevate your dessert experience with these Easy Italian Brioche Donuts filled with creamy pastry cream or your favorite jam. Known as Bombolini, these soft and fluffy delights are coated with powdered sugar for an indulgent finish that’s perfect for any special occasion or a delightful breakfast treat. Easy enough for beginners yet satisfying for seasoned bakers, this versatile recipe allows you to customize fillings like chocolate, raspberry, or custard. Get ready to impress family and friends with these irresistible sweet bites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup lukewarm milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup pastry cream or jam (chocolate, raspberry, or custard)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; stir and let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, lemon zest, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, use a stand mixer.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (1-1.5 hours).
  5. Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness; cut out circles using a round cutter.
  6. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot; fry donuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Drain excess oil on paper towels; fill each donut with pastry cream or jam using a piping bag.
  8. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

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