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Zeppole

SUBMITTED BY: ARVILLALAR PHOTO BY: SHAIKIRA

"Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts. "
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 50 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 35 Zeppole

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium heatproof bowl, 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by RIA719
I've never made my own zeppole - but have eaten enough to know which type I like! This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by SHAIKIRA
I got to be honest me and my family just didnt like this recipe maybe i kinda expected to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by MERAFU
This recipe is truly a winner. It has pleased and impressed the pickiest eaters. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Cyndi
Delicious! I added the extra sugar as other reviewers have suggested. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by HARRYPOTTERMUM
Thank you for this recipe Arvilla. My 5 kids loved it. I did increase the sugar content for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by sarah41374
This recipe is great..These doughnuts are fabulous...I made about 8-10 batches in one weekend!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by WORKINGGIRL61
I have never eaten Zeppole before but I thought these were good and pretty easy to make. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by DANI0403
yummy..didnt have ricotti but wanted something fried and bad for you..so used cream cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by WAYNEAQUADRO
Tastes just like they came from Little Italy. The kids can't get enough of them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by JERZDUCK
Great Taste and a ease to make , fun for the whole family....