Zeppoli

Description Italian fried bread dough is traditionally part of an Italian Christmas Eve celebration. Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Instructions Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan … Read more

Zeppole

Description Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts. Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting Instructions … Read more