Zeppole Recipe
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Zeppole

By: ARVILLALAR 
"Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (93)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 35 Zeppole
 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky.
  3. Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Zeppole will turn over by themselves. Fry until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a paper sack and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

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: 79 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by HARRYPOTTERMUM   view full review
Thank you for this recipe Arvilla. My 5 kids loved it. I did increase the sugar content for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by RIA719   view full review
I've never made my own zeppole - but have eaten enough to know which type I like! This recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by MERAFU   view full review
This recipe is truly a winner. It has pleased and impressed the pickiest eaters. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by DANI0403   view full review
yummy..didnt have ricotti but wanted something fried and bad for you..so used cream cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by WORKINGGIRL61 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have never eaten Zeppole before but I thought these were good and pretty easy to make. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by SHAIKIRA   view full review
I got to be honest me and my family just didnt like this recipe maybe i kinda expected to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by sarah41374   view full review
This recipe is great..These doughnuts are fabulous...I made about 8-10 batches in one weekend!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Cyndi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! I added the extra sugar as other reviewers have suggested.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by WAYNEAQUADRO   view full review
Tastes just like they came from Little Italy. The kids can't get enough of them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by JERZDUCK   view full review
Great Taste and a ease to make , fun for the whole family....

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