Bomboloni Matcha

If you're looking for a matcha bomboloni recipe that's soft, fluffy, and packed with beautiful matcha flavour, this one is worth bookmarking. Bomboloni are Italian filled donuts with a pillowy texture and golden, fried exterior. Add Japanese matcha powder to the dough for a naturally green colour, a delicate, earthy aroma, and a delicious twist on a classic Italian dessert.

This matcha dessert recipe is completely eggless and vegetarian, making it a fun choice for brunches, festive gatherings, afternoon treats, or whenever you're craving something different. Using Bree Matcha Everyday Matcha adds a smooth, fresh matcha taste and vibrant colour. Bree's Everyday Matcha is a versatile, culinary-grade matcha sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, suitable for baking and other recipes.

Follow this simple eggless Italian donut recipe to make soft, bakery-style matcha bomboloni at home.

📌Ingredients

🍃2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

🍃3 g Everyday Matcha powder, plus extra for dusting

🍃¼ cup granulated sugar

🍃2 ¼ tsp instant yeast

🍃½ tsp salt

🍃¾ cup warm milk

🍃¼ cup thick plain curd or yogurt

🍃3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

🍃Neutral oil, for deep frying

🍃Vanilla pastry cream or matcha pastry cream, for filling

🍃Powdered sugar, for dusting

📌How to Make Eggless Matcha Bomboloni

🍃1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture

Warm the milk until it is comfortably warm to the touch, not hot. Add a small pinch of sugar and the instant yeast. Stir gently and let it stand for about 5 minutes. A light layer of foam may form on top.

🍃2. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and matcha powder. Whisk well to distribute the matcha evenly throughout the flour. This helps prevent clumps and green streaks in the finished dough.

🍃3. Make the Dough

Pour the warm milk and yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the curd and softened butter. Mix with a spatula until the ingredients begin to come together, then use your hands to form a rough dough.

🍃4. Knead Until Smooth

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes. The dough should become smooth, soft, and slightly elastic.

If the dough feels excessively sticky, add flour gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Avoid adding too much flour, as this can make the bomboloni dense instead of soft and fluffy.

🍃5. Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or cling film. Leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has approximately doubled in size.

🍃6. Shape the Bomboloni

Once the dough has risen, gently press it down to release excess air. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1 inch thick.

Use a round cookie or donut cutter to cut out individual dough rounds. Arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.

🍃7. Allow a Second Rise

Cover the shaped dough rounds loosely and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until they look noticeably puffy.

This second rise is important for achieving soft and airy eggless bomboloni.

🍃8. Heat the Oil

While the dough is rising, heat neutral oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to approximately 170°C (340°F).

Maintaining a steady oil temperature is important. If the oil is too hot, the outside can brown before the centre cooks properly. If it is too cool, the bomboloni can absorb excess oil.

🍃9. Fry Until Golden

Carefully place a few dough rounds into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.

Fry until golden brown, turning them gently so both sides cook evenly. Depending on their size and the oil temperature, this may take around 1-2 minutes per side.

Transfer the fried bomboloni to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

🍃10. Fill and Finish

Allow the bomboloni to cool slightly. Use a piping bag to fill them with vanilla pastry cream or matcha pastry cream.

Finish with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. For extra matcha flavour, you can also use a light dusting of matcha sugar.

📌Why You'll Love This Matcha Bomboloni

These eggless matcha bomboloni are:

• Soft and pillowy
  
  
• Egg-free and vegetarian
  
  
• Made with Japanese matcha powder
  
  
• Filled with creamy pastry filling
  
  
• Fun to make at home
  
  
• Perfect for matcha lovers
  
  
• Great for brunches, parties, and festive dessert tables

If you're searching for an easy matcha dessert recipe, eggless donut recipe, or a creative matcha baking recipe, these bomboloni are a delicious place to start.

📌Expert Tips for Perfect Matcha Bomboloni

🍃1. Sift the Matcha

Sift the matcha powder along with the flour to remove clumps and help distribute the matcha evenly throughout the dough.

🍃2. Choose Good-Quality Matcha

For the best colour and flavour, use high-quality Japanese matcha powder. A culinary-grade matcha that works well in baking is a practical choice for this recipe.

🍃3. Don't Add Too Much Flour

The dough should be soft and slightly tacky rather than dry and stiff. Add additional flour gradually only if the dough is excessively sticky.

🍃4. Watch the Oil Temperature

Keep the oil close to 170°C (340°F) while frying. Temperature fluctuations can affect both the colour and texture of the bomboloni.

🍃5. Don't Overcrowd the Pan

Fry only a few bomboloni at a time. Overcrowding can lower the oil temperature and result in greasy or unevenly cooked donuts.

🍃6. Fill After Cooling Slightly

Let the bomboloni cool before filling them. This helps prevent the pastry cream from becoming too runny.

🍃7. Use Curd for a Soft Eggless Dough

Plain thick curd or yogurt helps add moisture and softness to the dough, making it a useful ingredient in this eggless Italian donuts recipe.

📌Can You Bake Matcha Bomboloni Instead of Frying?

Yes, you can bake the bomboloni for a lighter alternative. Arrange the shaped dough on a lined baking tray and bake at around 180°C (350°F) until puffed and lightly golden, approximately 12-15 minutes depending on their size and your oven.

Keep in mind that baked bomboloni will not have the same crisp exterior and rich texture as traditionally fried bomboloni.

📌Why Use Everyday Matcha for Baking?

A versatile matcha works particularly well in recipes where the powder needs to blend smoothly with other ingredients. Bree's Everyday Matcha is described as a premium culinary-grade matcha sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, with a smooth, fresh, lightly earthy profile. It is also positioned for recipes such as baking, smoothies, and lattes.

For this matcha dessert recipe, the matcha adds colour and a gentle earthy flavour without overpowering the soft, buttery dough.

📌Conclusion

This eggless matcha bomboloni recipe brings together soft Italian donuts and the fresh, earthy character of Japanese matcha in one irresistible dessert. The result is a fluffy, golden treat with a beautiful green interior and creamy filling.

Whether you're new to matcha baking or already love experimenting with matcha dessert recipes, these homemade bomboloni are a fun way to try something different.

For a versatile matcha option, explore Bree Matcha, sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, and designed for everyday use and recipes.