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How to Make Authentic Sonho de Padaria (Italian Bomboloni) – Easy Bakery-Style Recipe

This Sonho de Padaria recipe teaches you how to create the classic bakery doughnuts at home. Soft, airy, and filled with authentic Italian flavor, they’re a perfect treat for any occasion!
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 14
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 standing mixer
  • parchment paper
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 560 g flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 90 g butter room temperature
  • 100 g sugar
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • pinch of salt
  • confectionary sugar for dusting
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Dough

  • Add all ingredients and beat with hook attachment for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to bench and knead for a minute.
  • Shape into a ball, transfer to a bowl cover and let it rest for about 2-3 hours.

Shaping the Dough

  • After resting, transfer dough to a bench and roll it out to a thickness of about 15mm.
  • Using a round cookie cutter of about 10cm cut into shape.
  • Place over parchment paper, cover and let it rest for 1 hour and half.

Frying

  • Heat up enough oil to prevent doughnuts touching the bottom.
  • Cut the parchment paper in squares around the dough which will make it easier to transfer to the oil.
  • Slowly place the doughnut with the paper in the oil and carefully with a pair of tongs pull the paper out.
  • Fry until nice and golden on both sides.
  • Remove place them over a metal rack or paper towel to drain the excess oil.
  • Let it cool down enough to handle.

Add the filling

  • With a long knife pierce through the side to the centre of the doughnut.
  • Add your favorite filling with a pipping bag like caramel or Nutella.

Video

Notes

Checkout out our Creme Patisserie Recipe Here.
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