Zeppoli Ricotta Doughnut W. House Made Roayale Glace Recipe
Ricotta doughnut served with house-made royal glaze.
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Royal Glaze Ingredients
Method
Doughnut Preparation
- 1
Mix the Doughnut Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat.
- 4
Fry the Doughnuts
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Royal Glaze Preparation
- 5
Make the Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- 6
Glaze the Doughnuts
Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, dip the tops into the royal glaze and place on a wire rack to allow excess glaze to drip off.




