Super Soft Graffe with and without Bimby: Easy and Delicious Recipe for Every Occasion: Who doesn’t love the irresistible smell of freshly made donuts? Graffe are an iconic Carnival treat, especially in Southern Italy, but they are perfect for any time when we crave a soft and sugary dessert. Today we will prepare a super soft version of these fried donuts, with or without the help of the Bimby. A special dough thanks to the addition of potatoes, for a result that melts in your mouth. Ready to dive into a world of sweetness?
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 18
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Ideal for a family snack or to surprise friends at a party, graffe are a dessert that brings joy and tradition. Whether served warm and sugary or enriched with a pinch of cinnamon, they are true comfort food that wins over both young and old.
- 10.5 oz potatoes (boiled)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Manitoba flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 oz butter (soft)
- 0.9 oz fresh yeast
- 1.8 oz milk (warm)
- 1.8 oz sugar
- lemon zest (grated)
- 33.8 fl oz peanut oil
- to taste sugar
Steps
With the Bimby, we boil the potatoes, knead all the ingredients until we get a soft texture, let rise, shape the donuts, and fry them until golden. Finally, we roll them in sugar to complete.
With the Bimby:
Cook the potatoes:
Peel and cube the potatoes.
Place 17.6 oz of water in the bowl, position the Varoma with the potatoes, and cook for 20 minutes, Varoma temperature, speed 1.
Once cooked, mash and let cool.
Prepare the dough:
In the clean bowl, grate the lemon zest with the sugar for 10 seconds at speed 10. Set aside.
Add the milk and yeast to the bowl, dissolve for 1 minute, 98°F, speed 2.
Add the lemon-flavored sugar, soft butter, mashed potatoes, flours, and eggs. Knead for 3 minutes in Dough mode. If necessary, turn the dough and continue kneading until it is well combined and smooth.
Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, until doubled in volume.Neapolitan graffe, with their irresistible sweetness and softness, are a symbol of festivities, ideal for Carnival but perfect for any occasion when you want a comfort food that warms the heart. These fried donuts, enriched by the texture of potatoes, are a true delight.
Cook the potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water, peel, mash, and let cool.
Prepare the dough:
Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
In a large bowl, mix the sugar with the grated lemon zest.
Add the dissolved yeast, soft butter, potatoes, flours, and eggs. Knead vigorously until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.Divide the dough into balls of 2 oz each.
Shape donuts by stretching each ball and making a hole in the center.
Place them on trays lined with parchment paper, cover with a cloth, and let rise for another hour.
Heat the oil to 338°F and fry a few graffe at a time, turning them until they are golden.
Drain on paper towels and immediately roll in granulated sugar.Preheat the oven to 392°F.
Bake the graffe on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 20 minutes. Use a toothpick test to check for doneness.
Don’t wait for the next Carnival to enjoy them: try this recipe now and let yourself be captivated by their unique softness! Share them with your loved ones and tell us about your experience in the comments.
Store the fried graffe for 1 day in an airtight container.
You can freeze the dough after the first rise and thaw it in the refrigerator before shaping the donuts.
For an extra touch, try decorating them with brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
Super Soft Graffe with and without Bimby: Easy and Delicious Recipe for Every Occasion
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute fresh yeast with dry yeast?
Yes, use about 0.3 oz of dry yeast instead of the 0.9 oz of fresh yeast.
How do I know if the oil is at the right temperature?
Dip a toothpick: if bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.
Enjoy preparing and especially having a snack with these super soft graffe!
