Description
Fluffy and golden on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, these Sourdough Bomboloni Doughnuts bring together the rich tang of sourdough with the classic indulgence of filled doughnuts. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup warm milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Filling of choice (pastry cream, jam, or Nutella)
Instructions
- Mix sourdough starter, warm milk, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Fold in softened butter. Knead briefly until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and turn onto a floured surface. Roll out to about 1 inch thick and cut doughnuts using a round cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover with a clean towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Fry doughnuts in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust warm doughnuts with powdered sugar and let cool slightly before filling with your desired filling.
Notes
Try using flavored extracts like almond or citrus to switch things up. For a more decadent treat, drizzle filled doughnuts with chocolate syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sourdough doughnuts, bomboloni, fried dessert, pastry cream, brunch treat