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

1. Beat all ingredients gently to combine.
2. 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.
3. Drain on paper bags or paper towels, then roll in confectioners' sugar.

Attribution

Photo credit: roboppy / CC BY