Zeppole con Ricotta

By jgroeneveld

Awesome- very quick and easy- real sweet like the good old days in San Gennaro Feast

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 4 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups whole milk ricotta
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• confectioner's sugar for dusting

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place four eggs in mixer and beat for 2 minutes. Add sugar and combine.

2. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix for one minute.

3. Add ricotta cheese and vanilla extract and mix for another 2 minutes until well combined.

Heat oil to 375 degrees (I use a commercial fryer) and take spoonfuls of dough and gently place into heated oil. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes turning zeppoles over as needed while cooking.

Remove from oil and let drain (or place on paper towels). Dust with confectioner's sugar and enjoy!!!!