Zeppole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.