The krapfen recipe, also known as bomboloni, is an irresistible delight that captivates both adults and children. These soft fried sweets, originating from the Austrian tradition, are perfect for a tasty breakfast or a special snack. Their main feature is the softness of the dough, which goes perfectly with a variety of fillings: from the classic custard, to the sweet jam, to the more indulgent creams based on chocolate or hazelnuts.
Making the krapfen recipe at home is a rewarding experience that will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. By following this recipe, you can obtain golden and fragrant krapfen, ready to be filled with your favorite filling and enjoyed at any time of the day.
Ready to get cooking? Below I leave you some other delicious sweet ideas, and then let’s go right below the photo to discover how to prepare the Krapfen!!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Krapfen Recipe Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups Manitoba flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 0.4 oz fresh brewer's yeast
- 2 eggs (large)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Tools
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pastry cutter 3-inch diameter
- 1 Pot for frying
Preparation of Krapfen Recipe
Preparing the krapfen recipe is really easy and quick; if you have a mixer, I strongly recommend using it as it will make the process much faster.
If you don’t have a mixer, get a large bowl that can hold all the ingredients.Place all the ingredients in your mixer’s bowl or a large bowl except for the eggs and start kneading, with the whisk in the case of the mixer or by hand using a wooden spoon.
When all the ingredients are combined, add one egg and mix it well into the dough before adding the remaining egg.
Knead very well with the mixer for 5 minutes or by hand, turning the dough onto the work surface and working it thoroughly (15 minutes).
Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise until it doubles in size, which will take at least 2 hours.
Once risen, take the dough and roll out a sheet 1/2 inch thick, cut out 3-inch discs using a pastry cutter or a glass, cover them, and let them rise for another 2 hours.Fry the krapfen in hot deep oil at 350°F for a few minutes on each side until they are well browned, then turn them and finish frying.
Drain them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.Your krapfen recipe is now ready; the only thing left to do is fill them using a pastry bag with a plain nozzle to insert jam, custard or chocolate cream inside them, sprinkle with powdered sugar and…
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
How to Store Krapfen
Krapfen recipe, they can be stored under a glass dome for 2 days.
You can freeze the krapfen before filling them. To fill and eat, defrost them at room temperature for a few hours, fill, and enjoy.
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