Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka "Sweet Zeppoli" Recipe

Name: Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka "Sweet Zeppoli"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup sugar; 2 cups ricotta cheese; ½ cup currants (optional) or ½ cup raisins (optional); 2 eggs; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 3 ½ cups oil, for frying; powdered sugar, for coating or granulated cinnamon sugar; brown paper bag

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup sugar
2 cups ricotta cheese
½ cup currants (optional) or ½ cup raisins (optional)
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
3 ½ cups oil, for frying
powdered sugar, for coating or granulated cinnamon sugar
brown paper bag

1
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, stir to combine.
2
Add raisins to flour mixture and toss to coat them.
3
Add ricotta, eggs and vanilla, blend until smooth.
4
Let batter rest for 15 minutes.
5
Drop batter by spoonfuls into a deep pan of hot cooking oil - if using olive oil, do not use extra virgin.
6
Fry until evenly golden brown on all sides.
7
With a slotted spoon, remove them from oil.
8
Place on brown paper to drain slightly.
9
Put sugar into a paper bag, place a few warm, drained zeppole into the bag and gently shake to coat them with sugar.
10
Serve while still warm.

2346

kcal

Calories

231

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt, ½ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka "Sweet Zeppoli" falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka "Sweet Zeppoli"

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