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Caramel Bomboloni
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, sugar, salt, yeast. Add the egg + milk mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms. Add the softened butter and continue kneading until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky (10-15 minutes by mixer, longer by hand). Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled.
2
Punch down the risen dough and make balls each weighing about 74-75g. Place on parchment-lined trays, cover, and let rise for 35-45 minutes until puffy.
3
Heat oil to 160-165°C. Low heat helps them cook evenly and stay light. Fry 1-2 pieces at a time.
4
Do not overcrowd. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden. Let them cool down until they're warm not hot for filling in with caramel.
5
After frying cover the bomboloni with caster sugar as shown in the video when they have cooled down little bit.
6
Fit a piping bag with a medium round tip and fill the piping bag with caramel. Poke a small hole on the side of each bombolone and fill in with caramel.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Flour Blend for Perfect Texture 🌾Combine cake flour and bread flour in equal parts to achieve the ideal balance of tenderness and structure; cake flour alone produces too-delicate dough while bread flour alone creates density.
- Caramel Temperature Control 🌡️Heat caramel to 160-165°F before filling to ensure it sets slightly but remains gooey inside; hotter caramel will be too firm, cooler will leak during frying.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🧈Allow eggs and butter to come to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a smoother, more uniform dough that rises evenly.
- Strategic Sealing Technique 🔒Pinch and seal the dough opening tightly with damp fingers after filling to prevent caramel from leaking during frying; a weak seal is the leading cause of filling loss.
- Oil Temperature Precision 🫖Maintain oil at precisely 350°F using a thermometer; temperatures below 340°F produce greasy bomboloni, while above 360°F will burn the exterior before the interior cooks through.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Fat
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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