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VOL.14 ISSUE 63 • FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 VOL.14 ISSUE 63 • FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
EDGEDAVAO
LIFESTYLE
LIGHT AND FLUFFY SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS SINK YOUR TEETH INTO NATURALLYIN THE CITY LEAVENED BOMBOLONI BY CAROL CO
SOURDOUGH is still on the rise and the trend has gone beyond breads and crusts. Carol Co, a mother of two, has upped her home baking game by concocting her own line of Italian sourdough doughnuts, also known as bomboloni.
Think of this dessert hybrid as an upgrade of the humble doughnut, but naturally-leavened and without a hole. The deep-fried buns are rolled in sugar and stuffed with decadent cream and filling. They’re light, pillowy and chewy, with a hint of crispiness around the edges. These puffy sugar clouds piqued the interest of local epicures, when Carol started selling outside her circle of friends and photos of the mouth-watering doughnuts began circulating online. People were sold on trying out her cakes and breads, but nothing got them hooked quite like her bomboloni. The kitchen story Carol’s venture into food business is a pandemic kitchen story that pays homage to a family tradition. She, her sister and their mom share a love for cooking and baking, a passion that sprang from childhood. When she married and became a mother herself, she carried on the tradition and continued baking cakes for family and special occasions. It was only during the pandemic that she took her friends’ suggestion to give selling a try. She understood how people found a connection in comfort food and are doing their bit in helping the economy by supporting homebased food sellers, alongside restaurant take-out and delivery services. Looking at the business potential, Carol didn’t waste any more time to launch her brand, Made by Carol. A standout and sellout She became fascinated with sourdough and created differ-
Sourdough Buns with Garlic Cheese, Bacon, and Pimiento fillings .
Carol Co. ent breads out of it. She also had bomboloni on her mind and she wondered how they would fare in the local food scene. At that time, sourdough
doughnuts were not widely known in the community. “This Italian sourdough delicacy is unique, not only in form and taste, but also how it is made,” shares the home baker. “It goes through a period of fermentation and it takes several days to proof
Blueberry Sourdough Bomboloni. the dough. It is naturally leavened—meaning no commercial yeast is added—which, I believe, makes bomboloni a healthier doughnut option.” Carol’s first batch sold like pancakes and additional orders immediately came through. Soon, bomboloni became the most coveted items on the menu, followed by her sourdough buns. “The feedback I’ve received, so far, are both heartwarming
Banana Nutella Bomboloni.
Dulce Cream Cheese Bomboloni. and uplifting. I’m happy that my bomboloni bring joy to different families and homes.” If you’re in the mood to try something different for a snack or dessert, these flavor bombs will not disappoint. You can choose any filling from the featured selection, such as Strawberry, Banana Nutella, Mango, Blueberry, Coffee, Dark Mocha, Pimiento, Dulce Cream Cheese, and Chocolate. Price starts at PHP480.00 for a box of 6 flavor-filled bomboloni. Advance order is highly recommended. For more information on availability, rates and delivery, send a message to MADE by Carol on Facebook.