pat 's zeppoles

10 Pinches
tolland, CT
Updated on Apr 27, 2015

My mom was born and raised in Brooklyn NY And has made these for as long as I can remember. She would drop them in Brown paper bags and shake them in sugar. Such a special treat!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 4 - eggs
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups white flour
  • - powdered sugar for dusting

How To Make pat 's zeppoles

  • Step 1
    Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable til a drop of flour sizzles.
  • Step 2
    Mix all ingredients well and drop by heaping teaspoons into hot oil. They will flip over when done on one side, about 45-50 seconds (but keep an eye on them, if they Brown quickly flip them with your spoon and lower temperature). Cook other side til golden then remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 3
    Let cool then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Keyword: #ricotta
Keyword: #zeppole
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: American

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