Nonna's Ricotta Zeppole
Preparation time is 5minutes
Cook time is 10minutes
Total time is 15minutes
Serve is for 20 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
9 Ingredients
Number of servings
20
- 1teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup icing sugar (to serve)
- 1teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, rind finely grated
- 1 cup full cream ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- vegetable oil
Nutrition per serving
328kJ / 78Cal
328 Kilojoules or 78 Calories
4% of daily energy intake*
Protein
2.5grams
Fat
2.8grams
Carbs
10.6grams
Sugars
5.9grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 2
Sift plain flour and baking powder into a bowl. Whisk eggs, caster sugar, grated lemon or orange rind and vanilla extract together in a bowl until combined. Add ricotta and whisk in lightly until just combined.
Step 2 of 2
Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Drop heaped teaspoonfuls of mixture into oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Dust with icing sugar and serve. Note: Vanilla extract is different to vanilla essence.
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