International Recipes
Zeppole
A zeppola is an Italian doughnut pastry consisting of a deep fried dough ball of varying sizes but typically about 4 inches in diameter. This fritter is usually topped with powdered sugar, and may be topped or filled with custard, jelly, cannoli-style pastry cream, or a butter and honey mixture.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ricotta
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Beat all ingredients gently to combine.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F and drop batter in by tablespoonsful. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes. They will turn over in the oil by themselves.
- Drain on paper bags or paper towels, then roll in confectioners' sugar.
Attribution
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