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Zeppoli

By: Carmela Sagendorf  
"Italian fried bread dough is traditionally part of an Italian Christmas Eve celebration."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 fried breads
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1/1/2 hours.
  4. Fry golf ball sizes of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 103 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by SAMR 
Frustrating bit of information. You need a lot more than 1-1/2 cups of flour with 1 cup of... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LIZF217 
I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw this recipe on this site!! My family has made Zeppolis... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by diane o. 
3 C. self rising flour, 4T. sugar, 2 eggs, 1 C. milk and 1 lb. ricotta cheese...these are the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by MYONGKEY 
It's pretty good, but once again its just fried bread with sugar on top. It surprised me, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2006 by carol 
the dough was very soft and sticky, but the worst part was they were so flat. I think some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by TINAGBARKLEY 
Dough had no taste to it and was too sticky MORE

 
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