Ricotta Puffs

By zircon50

During the celebration of Carnevale, there are many delicious specialities consumed, some of them fried tidbits such as these light as air Fried Ricotta Puffs, or fritters.

Ingredients

• 4 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1 Pound Full Fat Ricotta Cheese
• Zest of 1/2 Lemon
• Juice From 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• Canola Oil, For Frying (about 2 1/2 cups)
• To Finish: Powdered Sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together the eggs and sugar, then add the ricotta, lemon zest and juice.

In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, and beat just until smooth.

Fill a pot or deep-fryer half full with oil (at least 3 inches deep) and heat until oil gets to 360 degrees F.

Drop dough into hot oil by the teaspoonful and fry until golden brown.
Remove from the oil, and drain on a tray covered with paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.

Yield: Makes About 40