Italian Cream Bombs
Italian Cream Bombs are soft fried yeast dough treats made with warm milk, butter, eggs, and a snowy powdered sugar finish. They are a cozy bake-style dessert for coffee breaks, party platters, or a warm family treat served fresh.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Rolling Pin
- Round cutter
- Heavy deep pot
- Thermometer
- Slotted spoon
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 25 g fresh yeast or 1 packet instant dried yeast
- 4 oz sweet butter softened
- 2 large eggs beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Stir warm milk with a little sugar and the yeast, then let it stand until slightly foamy.
- Whisk the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Add the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and softened butter, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, elastic, and still soft.
- Cover the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Roll the dough gently, cut it into rounds, and let the pieces rest while the oil heats.
- Fry a few dough rounds at a time in hot vegetable oil, turning once, until golden on both sides.
- Drain the bombs briefly on a rack, then dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze cooled undusted bombs for up to 2 months, then thaw and refresh in a warm oven before dusting.
Best Tips: Keep the oil close to 350°F and fry in small batches so the centers cook before the outside darkens.
Texture Tips: Use only enough extra flour to prevent sticking because too much flour can make the fried dough heavy.
Variations: Fill cooled bombs with pastry cream, jam, or lemon curd, or roll warm bombs in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar.
Serving Ideas: Serve warm with coffee, fresh berries, peach slices, chocolate sauce, or a small bowl of berry jam.