Zeppole

By mrsjorn

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1-3/4 cups flour, sifted
• 10 eggs
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• Confectioners sugar for dusting

Details

Adapted from mangiaBenepasta.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the water and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour and mix vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes.
The mixture should be very dry and come away from the sides of the pan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Then begin to add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Continue to beat until the dough is very smooth.

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or wide, deep saucepan to 350 to 375 degrees F.
Drop batter by heaping tablespoons into the oil, a few at a time, without
crowding. The zeppole should cook for about 5 minutes getting very brown
and crisp. Drain them on paper towels and let them cool a few minutes.
Sift confectioners sugar over the top