Small Krapfen

This a great treat for any special occasion. It might be a great present for St Valentine for your soul mate :)

Persons: 10

Preparation time: 30 min + 1h

Ingredients:

300 g of flour

25 g of yeast

2 egg yolks

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 tablespoon melted butter

grated lemon peel

warm milk

vanilla

oil

salt

Steps

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar and little warm milk, sprinkle the surface with a little 'flour, stir and let it ferment for about 15 minutes to warm.
2. In another bowl, work the egg yolks with the remaining sugar, a little lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
3. Place the flour in the center, pour in the yeast and egg mixture. 
4. Work the whole by adding, if necessary, the warm milk, the dough should be soft and make bubbles that you can work with your hands. 
5. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise.
6. When the dough has doubled in volume, transfer to a clean, floured work surface. 
7. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 cm (a little less than ½-inch); using a cookie cutter or glass cut out rounds about 7-cm to 7½-cm (2¾-inch to 3-inch) in diameter (keep the cuts as close together as possible). 
8. Place the rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet lightly sprayed with vegetable spray, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume for about 30 minutes.
9. Heat oil in a  saucepan over medium heat 
10. Fry until golden on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
11. While bomboloni are still warm fill with Crema Pasticcera (Italian pastry cream).