Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 ½ cups (200g) all purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (200g) 00 flour
• 2 tbsp (25g) sugar
• 3 tbsp (40g) butter, melted
• ¾ cup (200ml) milk, lukewarm
• 1 egg
• Zest of 1 orange
• ½ tsp (2g) salt
• 12g fresh brewer’s yeast
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Chocolate Cream Filling:

• 4 egg yolks
• ¾ cup (200ml) milk
• 3 tbsp (50ml) heavy cream
• ⅓ cup (50g) sugar
• 1 tbsp (10g) cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp (10g) cornstarch
• 1 oz (35g) dark chocolate, chopped
• A small knob of butter

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Method

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1️⃣ In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine both flours and yeast.
2️⃣ Gradually add lukewarm milk, then egg, sugar, melted butter, and salt.
3️⃣ Knead until you have a soft, smooth dough (about 10 minutes).
4️⃣ Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size (~1 hour).

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Step 2: Shape & Second Rise

5️⃣ Roll out the dough gently to about 1.5 cm thickness.
6️⃣ Use a 5 cm round cutter to cut small disks.
7️⃣ Place them on a floured tray and let rise for another hour.

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Step 3: Fry the Bomboloni

8️⃣ Heat vegetable oil to 170°C (340°F) in a deep pan.
9️⃣ Fry in batches, flipping gently until golden brown (~2-3 minutes per side).
🔟 Drain on paper towels and coat with granulated sugar. Let cool.

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Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Cream

1️⃣1️⃣ Heat milk, cream, cocoa, and half the sugar until simmering.
1️⃣2️⃣ In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and remaining sugar.
1️⃣3️⃣ Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
1️⃣4️⃣ Return to heat and cook until thickened.
1️⃣5️⃣ Remove from heat, stir in dark chocolate and butter until smooth.
1️⃣6️⃣ Let cool, then transfer to a piping bag.

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Step 5: Fill the Bomboloni

1️⃣7️⃣ Using a small knife or skewer, poke a hole in each doughnut.
1️⃣8️⃣ Pipe in chocolate cream until filled.
1️⃣9️⃣ Serve fresh and enjoy!