Zeppole

          

Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts.

Original recipe makes 35 Zeppole

Ingredients

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    25 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 79 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Fat: 5.9 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Sodium: 44 mg

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