Zeppole are Italian donuts made with ricotta cheese that are traditionally served warm in paper bags with lots of confectioners sugar at Italian festivals or carnivals
Prep Time
40 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
35
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour
baking powder
sugar
and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in eggs
ricotta cheese
and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky.
Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Zeppole will turn over by themselves. Fry until golden brown
about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a paper sack and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature