Ricotta Zeppoles Recipe
nutella dipping sauce, blueberry jam
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Frying Ingredients
Dipping Sauces
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Frying the Zeppoles
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Zeppoles
Using a spoon, drop small balls of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and Cool
Remove the zeppoles from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Dust the zeppoles with powdered sugar and serve warm with Nutella and blueberry jam for dipping.
