Ingredients
35 servings
- •2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1.5 teaspoons white sugar
- •1 pinch salt
- •2 large eggs, beaten
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •0.5 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
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.
Nutritional Facts
Per 35 servings
- Calories: 69
- Carbohydrate: 5g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 2g