This is a quick and easy version of the traditional yeast dough Zeppole. While the taste is different, it still satisfies the craving for a fried donut smothered in confectioners' sugar.
Ingredients
Canola oil
2 eggs
1 c all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 c whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tsp vanilla
Confectioners' sugar and/or cinnamon sugar
Heat 2" of oil in a heavy duty pot until it reaches 350 degrees. In the meantime, make the dough.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined. Add the ricotta and vanilla. Continue mixing only until incorporated. Do not overmix. Using a 1" cookie scoop, add dough to hot oil a few at a time so as not to lower the oil temperature greatly. Cook for about 3 minutes or until a deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet. Add confectioners' sugar to a brown paper bag and toss in the zeppole. Shake them up until well covered.
Recipe adapted from Hard Core Italians.
Enjoy!
