Easy Homemade Fritters

By lbgtdep

Ricotta cheese adds an Italian twist to these fried dough dessert bites.
Makes: 36 servings
Yields: 3 dozen fritters
Cook: 2 mins to 3 mins per batch
Stand: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1
• 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
• 4 4
• eggs
• 1 1
• tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 1 1/2
• cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 1/2
• cup granulated sugar
• 2 2
• tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 1/2
• teaspoon salt
• Cooking oil for frying
• Sifted powdered sugar or granulated sugar or cinnamon/sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl beat ricotta cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat on low speed until just combined. Let batter stand for 30 minutes. Drop batter by well-rounded teaspoonfuls, four or five at a time, into deep hot fat (365 degrees F). Cook 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove fritters with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Cool completely. Shake fritters in a bag with powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or cinnamon/sugar mixture. Makes 3 dozen.