Soft & Fluffy ITALIAN DONUTS | The BEST Homemade Donut Recipe

Easy Italian Donut Recipe - How to make Homemade Donuts extra soft!
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Homemade Italian Donut Recipe :
- 1 medium high-starch potato like Yukon Gold, peeled and halved, about 4½oz (125g) when peeled
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (180g) whole milk
- 2 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
- 3 cups (420g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tbsp (35g) granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp (½ stick / 60g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Donut filling and Donut coating:
- ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- 2 cups filling of choice (optional), such as pastry cream or Nutella
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Make the Donut Dough
02:32 Let the Donuts rise
03:05 Shape the Donuts
04:00 Fry the Donuts
04:40 Toss the Donuts in Sugar
04:50 Fill the Donuts

[@emmasgoodies]

Pre-Order your copy of the Cookbook here: www.emmafontanella.com/cookbook Detailed written recipe for the donuts here: www.emmafontanella.com/italian-donuts-bomboloni-and-graffe 💕

[@ericwinokur732]

I love how you say to add the zest of one small lemon and then proceed to zest the biggest lemon I've ever seen :)

[@emmasgoodies]

🤣🤣 I only added half though!

[@Wendell_Hartlauer]

@@emmasgoodies What ever you're doing... its amazing and perfect. I think your worst donut would ten times better than my best of all time.

[@youtubasoarus]

I remember the smaller variety of those classic sugar donuts from an Italian bakery. Absolutely amazing.

[@anakelly76512]

Wow. I can't believe I'm this early. I love doughnuts. These look scrumptious.

[@emmasgoodies]

Then you must try these!💕💕

[@anakelly76512]

​@@emmasgoodies Oh, I will.

[@annjohnson543]

I cannot wait to get your cookbook!! These donuts look positively pillowy.

[@emmasgoodies]

I'm so excited Ann! Less than one moth to go now!❤

[@remarkable99]

I love donuts coated in sugar like that! They're my fav kind of donuts!

[@emmasgoodies]

Sugar donuts are delish! I agree😍

[@honey23b2]

Can you fill with an apple filling? Can you do a recipe on this? Please? Or a whole video on preparing doughnut fillings? Raspberry , apple,..etc? Would love to see these as fillings. 😂❤❤❤🎉

[@emmasgoodies]

Oh that would be so GOOD!!

[@hayride5953]

I was thinking too of strawberry. They all would be great.

[@misskae455]

I tried this recipe today, and it came out perfect. When I bit into it, it was crunchy and pillowy. I'll use this recipe from now on.

[@nusaibanudrath2772]

Can I use all purpose flour instead?

[@jolenegibs]

Wow never knew you could use potatoes for donuts! Amazing!

[@michelesoto5919]

Definitely will be making these!!

[@MiamDelicious]

Deliciousness overload! I love bomboloni. My mom always made them when I was younger. Thanks for the recipe!

[@emmasgoodies]

They're so good! That's lovely your mom makes these ❤

[@ryanmackenzie7651]

OMG Emma those donuts look so soft and beautiful!

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much Ryan!

[@mmifa1781]

They look so crispy and soft

[@chloe_the_cat2831]

I had bomboloni when I visited Rome a couple of years ago. They were the tastiest, lightest donuts I've ever had. I might try this recipe when I get time!

[@emmasgoodies]

Hope these will take you back to Rome ❤

[@florencecudjoe9439]

Emma, you've done it again this one is a keeper ,keep them coming.Bless your 🎉❤

[@giftyyyyyyyyy.]

I was planning to make donuts tomorrow and was going through your previous donut videos, but you just uploaded this on time! I'll try this for tmrw now tyy

[@emmasgoodies]

Fab!! Let me know how these turn out😍 Enjoy hun!

[@draganaparis4576]

Thank you, Emma, for the fantastic recipe! I've just made them for a breakfast for my family. My kids and my husband loved them. Also, this was my first time making the donuts. The only thing I did a bit different, I left the dough in the fridge overnight for the first rise. Love from, Australia.

[@areebahtanweer1228]

OMG I love doughnuts!!! I always made your donuts I need to try these too tsym!! Emma you're the best

[@emmasgoodies]

Let me know how these turn out hun! These are so popular here😍

[@ParkertonsAdventures]

Oh wow they look amazing

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you!!🙌💕

[@helenwong1214]

Perfect, mouthwatering donuts !!!!!!!!!!!!! Will you show us how to make beignets and italian donuts (Zeppoles) too ?

[@emmasgoodies]

Sure! I'd love to make those 💕

[@cooking27097]

I recently started this channel; it's a cooking channel, and you've inspired me so much to start it! Thanks so much for your great recipes :)

[@KuriakhX]

These are the best donuts I have ever seen in my life ! It's a masterpiece Emma, I loved your recipe very much so I'll give it a try and enjoy it ! Thanks for sharing ! Congratulations ! I tried your vanilla birthday cake on Sunday and it turned out very delicious, thank you for this fantastic cake !🥰😍😘❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Congratulations on your cookbook. Will make a great Christmas present! 🎄

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much!! Yes makes a great gift❤️🙌

[@debbiefabian4798]

Awesome 😮 never made such incredible doughnuts thanks so much 🎉

[@barbarac8422]

Yet another yummy I am looking forward to trying! I already love your cookbook and it's not even here yet! ❤

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much Barbara! I hope you'll love these as much as we do❤

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

A potato shoo is gonna be special recipe thank you Emma stay bless with your family

[@miss_m_yt]

So excited for your cookbook!!!

[@emmasgoodies]

Yess!! I cannot wait for you to have this!💕💕

[@MsSlangston]

I'm definitely getting the cook book!

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you!! I cannot wait for you to have it! 💕💕

[@vanessamurillo2270]

Same I love her recipes and videos

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

These look really nice donut 🍩😋🤤

[@noushinmunir1875]

wonderful recipe

[@alandavid4370]

I know you're probabily tired of hearing this but everytime you speak Italian it's so beautiful to hear ❤

[@emmasgoodies]

You're so kind! ❤

[@PapaKryptoss]

yummy. Can't wait for the cook book to come out in October

[@emmasgoodies]

I cannot wait either!💕💕 Thank you hun!!

[@luckyo3240]

This looks delicious..👌👌👌

[@notaburneraccount]

These look so delicious 💖

[@karenmartin1641]

They look absolutely delicious

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much Karen!💕

[@noorskitchenconnection]

Woooow Amazing Recipe a nice Recipe thanks for sharing such a nice Recipe 👍👍👍 Great job well done 👍

[@bettyvaliente3922]

We have a doughnut place here in Southern California called Spud Nuts. Doughnuts made from potatoes are delicious! Thanks Emma!! 😊

[@emmasgoodies]

That's awesome!!😍

[@tinacurlyq]

Emma, love your channel! Please add more of your mom on your videos! Would love to see her share some of her own authentic recipes ❤

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you hun! I think she would love that! She recently broke her hand :( But once she recovers we can film more videos together ❤

[@MsSlangston]

Emma, I pray for your mom's quick recovery. I, too, would love to see the two of you together cooking and baking. My love for baking and cooking came from my mom, so I love to see young people with passion passed on from the older generation😍

[@tinacurlyq]

@@emmasgoodies Awesome! Looking forward to it! Let mom know I hope she feels better soon 💕

[@tcrazygirl]

I'm off the next few days. I may just try this. I got two bags of flour, a potato 🥔, yeast, a lemon, and two brand new bottle of oil! I don't have any milk but I live beside a grocery store. Bomboloni for the weekend!!! She just posted this video yesterday! Oh I need more Bueno the hazel nut chocolate I like.

[@emmasgoodies]

You're all set! 👏 Cannot wait for you to try these donuts! ❤

[@saram6916]

They look amazing👍

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much!❤

[@y2k_hanji]

Those donuts look so good I can't wait to make them

[@emmasgoodies]

Enjoy hun! Thank you!!

[@melol5]

Made them and my mom said they taste exactly like the ones from her childhood donut shop in Rome! Thank youuuu! I love you (not in a weird wayyyy) 🤍💗🖤🤍💗🖤

[@emmasgoodies]

That's wonderful!! Makes me so happy!❤

[@donnalayne2395]

Wow those look delicious you are amazing!!!

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much!! I cannot wait for you to try these!💕

[@biophype]

literally one of the best cooking channels on youtube

[@ZeeshanZeeshan-zz8lk]

I love doughnuts 🍩 Emma you're best 👌 ❤

[@jayforerunner965]

It’s a good day when Emma posts

[@emmasgoodies]

😍❤️🙌

[@foodbrimful]

Delicious 😋❤

[@adrianal8315]

They look delicious 🤤

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you Adriana!💕

[@abbyk7270]

I NEED THESE!!!! 😢❤

[@emmasgoodies]

Yes!!😍🙌

[@mayragalarza3949]

👋Emma 🥰Love Donuts😋one of my favorite. Wow didn’t Know you could add potatoes to make donuts. They look so fluffy and delicious. Can’t wait to try and make your recipe 🤗thank you!👍🏼🙏🏻

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Emma! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week and good month! 👍👏🍩🍩🍩

[@emmasgoodies]

Thanks so much lovely!💕💕

[@DiaDia18]

@@emmasgoodies Thanks Emma! 🤩🤩🤩

[@pianoplayer31]

Hi Emma, Those look super delicious!! I’ll definitely try to make them. 😅 Im requesting some back to school microwave treats!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@tasteandbloom]

They are so pillow-ey 🤤

[@emmasgoodies]

Yessss!! 😍

[@carlottazadra2577]

Ma non non avevo capito che fossi italiana!! Di recente ho utilizzato la tua ricetta dei cupcakes per il compleanno di mia figlia e sono davvero i migliori che abbia mai fatto, la ricetta è perfetta e penso che d’ora in poi la userò sempre :)

[@surriyamazhar5]

Hi emma i am watching you since 2 years and i love your decent cooking and lovely voice over✨ can you do a qna? please ❤love your content

[@petersarubbi]

These look amazing😋... I made your Bomboloni recipe from a few years ago...I'll have to make these for a treat soon...😃👏👏👏💙

[@emmasgoodies]

Cannot wait for you to try this version as well Peter!

[@tiabar2171]

I love these!!! Especially the one with filling. We call them malasadas back at home in Hawaii 🖤🩵🖤☺️☺️

[@emmasgoodies]

Filled donuts are one of my faves! I would love to try your version!💕💕

[@thebooknitter]

They look soooooooo good emma ❤❤❤

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much hun! 💕

[@filomenacavallaro408]

Semplicemente deliziose🥯😋😋😋😋😋. Bravissima Emma❤❤❤❤❤❤. I bomboloni fatti in casa hanno tanto ripieno altro che quelli che si comprono al supermercato 😉

[@smama29]

another donut recipe to try 😊😊i only trust ms.emma's recipe. . baked chocolate donuts next please 🙏🙏

[@Dsm7801]

So tEsTy ❤❤❤❤❤ love it ...

[@grlnexdoorable]

EMMA! Ijust got your notification. I love custard doughnuts.

[@almavanderlinde2847]

Gorgeous video ♥ It would be awesome if you do the maritozzo recipe. ♥♥♥

[@Maryambest1]

Im definitely goign to invest in your cookbook

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much love!💕

[@BlueLithiumxXx]

saluti da vicino roma! non vedo l'ora di provare a fare le bombe alla crema da solo! sono le mie preferite!

[@emmasgoodies]

Daje!! Son troppo buone!😍

[@hebahussain8117]

I am going try this ASAP I hope turns out soft as shown in the video I tried making donut once but it was really hard

[@emmasgoodies]

Promise you these will turn out super soft 💕 Give them a chance to rise and don't over cook them.

[@lisandrocarcamo]

Sei fantastica Emma!

[@ashirbanimajumder9973]

So creamy and soft!!! 😍😍 Cannot wait for more fall and Halloween baking !! 🎃🍁

[@emmasgoodies]

The best time of the year 💕

[@plaguedoctor3169]

Hi Emma thanks for your potato doughnut recipe. I want to know if we can keep the dough in the refrigerator and take it out the next day and fry the doughnut. Will it be still good .

[@JaimeThomas]

Oh my these donuts look incredible Emma🍩 never heard of mashed potato in the dough before

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much!! Hope you'll try these!😍

[@JaimeThomas]

@@emmasgoodiesyou always have the best recipes

[@joanbelmont5450]

Good morning beautiful Emma! I’m waking up here in America 🇺🇸 to your delicious doughnuts, but you’re so far away! Share those doughnuts with me, I’m hungry 🤤 and don’t want to make them at this time of the morning 😊

[@emmasgoodies]

Good morning Joan! 💕 I wish I could send these to you!! They make mornings amazing!! 😍

[@onlymia4103]

How did Emma know I was craving donuts?😂 And I love that you use potatoes for these!!!❤

[@emmasgoodies]

It's always time for donuts!😍🙌🤣

[@ayeshafatima5602]

Oh my god Emma can I please have a bite so good love u and Italy btw more microwave recipes pls ❤😊

[@emmasgoodies]

Love u back hun! More microwave recipes will come. Stay tuned💕

[@Terry3Gs]

WOW, congrats on the cookbook Emma dear lady & hope you have been well !! :) Hmmmm donuts !!!

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you so much Terry! It was fun filming with her 💕

[@UmmeHumayel]

Really good to see Mommy in the video, please bring her on the camera.

[@foodieshoodiebypooja]

Waoooo my fav❤❤

[@emmasgoodies]

😍💕

[@pianoplayer31]

Hi Emma! Those donuts look very delicious! Im requesting if you could make chocolate lava cake in a ramekin Just like dominos style? Thank u!❤

[@meganfrank183]

Wow they are so fluffy and delicious! Tbh I would use them as a pillow since it's so fluffy instead of eating them. Is that weird of me saying that? 😅😅

[@emmasgoodies]

🤣🤣🤣 Hard to resist though!

[@laukdaun114]

Ooh didnt know potato donuts are italian! They've been popular here since forever, usually just tossed with powdered sugar. I've always preferred them to regular donuts even- the potatoes definitely give them a different taste

[@Failpupo]

Bomboloni 😋

[@VillaFusion]

Love the recipe thank you! I can’t find the link to that yellow donut cutter. Does anyone have it? Could you please share the link. Thanks :)

[@nanamitakuminonaka2075]

Hi love yr recipes!! can you do an assorted Xmas design ideas/flavour eclair and magnum Yule cake for 🎄 🙏

[@son-if7to]

Hi can we skip egg? Or what is the option to make it without eggs pls

[@emmasgoodies]

Hi hun! You can substitute the egg with 2-3 tbsp of extra milk😘

[@natashahoesni1283]

You must try sweet potato donuts,, it's so yummy

[@emmasgoodies]

Oh would love to try wity sweet potato!

[@ritapellegrino5350]

Hi sweetie, thank you for your recipe. Can ask you how or when do you fill the bombe with the cream? Do you wait for it to cool down? The cream is cold and the bomba warm? Grazie mille se risponderai

[@emmasgoodies]

Hi Rita! Wait about 10-15 minutes before filling the bombe 💕 You want to eat these while they are still warm

[@ritapellegrino5350]

How about the crema? Cold, right?

[@toandiloya585]

Would it be possible to substitute the flour with jf Jules Gluten Free AP Flour? Maria L.

[@zaymedalam]

Hey Emma, can we bake or air fry these?

[@emmasgoodies]

Sure! Check my air fryer donuts to see how😘

[@massimodipasquale2186]

Buonissimi!!! Brava!!! ❤

[@sabeeninaam4805]

Omg This Method looks so easy I can't believe you can use potatoes to make donuts

[@rgrey8781]

Can this be made a day prior and then fried?

[@frankiemangano6704]

I never knew that you could actually make donuts by using potatoes before. You probably won’t taste any potato in those. But also, you did make pastry cream on your channel before; you made some in your Italian vanilla cake video.

[@emmasgoodies]

Yes, lots of italians make donuts this way 💕 The potato gives the donuts the most amazing soft texture. And correct, you don't taste the potato. I hope you'll try these!

[@c.w.8200]

In Austria (just north of Italy, haha) we also make sweet dishes with potato dough, it works very well for boiled dumplings with apricot filling, no, you don't taste the potato, I think several countries have this trick.

[@reuhekagami9868]

Rt😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Lwah0812]

When I was a child the small Colorado, USA town I grew up in there was a bakery called Spudnuts… those were the very best donuts I ever had. I think when the owners either retired or passed away the kids weren’t interested in continuing so it was closed. I would love to go back in time and have one of their donuts again.

[@Lwah0812]

I put your cookbook in my cart on Amazon, I’ve already spent my allotment of 💵 on Amazon (I had to give myself an allowable of spending so I don’t go broke, lol) I will have to keep myself in check until I can order it. I can’t wait to get it, I may break a rule of mine and “borrow” against next month’s allotment.

[@emmasgoodies]

Oh, tell me about it! I know that feeling about buying things on Amazon far too well! Thank you so much for your support! I really hope you enjoy the cookbook! ❤️

[@hameshhoarilall1909]

Yummy I want to eat all yum yum yum 😋

[@lesleyannekirkman6840]

Can one make with gluten free flour as well...would it be the same Emma?? 🤔 those donuts look so delicious and so soft...😊😊thank you...easy to follow recipe...xx

[@remarkable99]

You won't get exactly the same result gluten free, but you can certainly make the donuts. Just be aware they won't be quite as light or fluffy. Make sure to use a gluten free flour blend designed for bread making. Not one designed for cake or cookie making.

[@lesleyannekirkman6840]

​@@remarkable99thank you so much..❤

[@rgrey8781]

Can we make it a day prior?

[@vithevee]

I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY ITALIAN PASTRIES :D (i love italian culture

[@emmasgoodies]

I hope you'll try these then❤❤

[@SuayipEdelli]

This one looks even softer than the other one.

[@heathercoskey2308]

Hi there, Can I use instant yeast?

[@Maryambest1]

I love of Ur voiceee

[@emmasgoodies]

💕💕💕

[@alise4377]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@emmasgoodies]

Thank you Alise!💕💕