Zeppole Italian Ricotta Doughnuts Recipes

ZEPPOLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• 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.
• 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.

ZEPPOLE ITALIAN DONUTS / DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat ricotta cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour, granualted sugar, baking powder, and salt & beat on low speed until just combined.
• Let batter stand 30 minutes. Drop batter by well-rounded teaspoons, four or five at a time, into deep hot fat (365 degree F).
• and cook 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown turning once.
• Remove doughnuts with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Cool completely.
• Shake doughnuts in a bag with powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or cinnamon/sugar mixture.
• Makes 3 dozen.

ZEPPOLE, ITALIAN RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a Medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and the 3 tablespoons of sugar and then set aside.
• In a stand mixer or a hand held mixer, beat together the eggs and the ricotta cheese just until fairly smooth.
• Stir the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture until thoroughly combined.
• In a large heavy pot or a dutch oven, pour in enough oil to reach 2 inches high and heat to 375*. A candy thermometer comes in handy in order to get the right temperature and ensuring the oil does not drop under 350*, while you are frying between batches.
• If the oil is not hot enough the doughnuts will be too soggy and if it is too hot then the outside will darken quickly leaving the inside under cooked.
• Use a 1 1/2 inch scoop or 2 small spoons to drop bits of dough into the hot oil.
• Fry the zeppole for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning often until they are puffed, fluffy and golden brown.
• Larger sized doughnuts will need extra time. Use a slotted spoon to remove the zeppole from the pan and drain them on paper towels. Repeat until you have used up all the batter.
• Dust with icing or powdered sugar and serve while still warm.

ZEPPOLE (ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS)

Steps:

• Combine all dry ingreidents .
• Combine wet ingredients.
• Mix wet and dry but don't over mix as it tends to become tough.
• Heat vegetable oil to hot.
• Drop in tablespoons of the zepoli.
• Fry for 4-5 mins till lightly browned.