Zeppole

Serves: 4

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

45

Sweetness

49

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tsps

Ground Cinnamon

1 cup

Water

1 tbsp

Salt

4 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Using electric mixer, beat dough mixture until crumbly, about 1 minute

2

Add eggs 1 at a time to dough, blending well between additions to form smooth dough

3

DO AHEAD: Dough can be made 4 hours ahead

4

Whisk 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl

5

Set aside

6

Bring 1 cup water, butter, 1 tablespoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts

7

Add flour to mixture and stir until dough forms ball

8

Cook over medium heat 4 minutes to remove raw flour taste, stirring constantly

9

Transfer dough to medium bowl

10

Using electric mixer, beat dough mixture until crumbly, about 1 minute

11

Add eggs 1 at a time to dough, blending well between additions to form smooth dough

12

DO AHEAD: Dough can be made 4 hours ahead

13

Press plastic wrap directly onto prepared dough and let stand at room temperature until ready to use

14

Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches

15

Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan

16

Heat oil to 350°F

17

Working in batches, scoop rounded teaspoonful of dough, then use second teaspoon to scrape dough into oil

18

Cook dough balls until puffed and golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes

19

Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels to drain

20

Toss zeppole in cinnamon sugar and serve warm

21

Whisk 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl

22

Set aside

23

Bring 1 cup water, butter, 1 tablespoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts

24

Add flour to mixture and stir until dough forms ball

25

Cook over medium heat 4 minutes to remove raw flour taste, stirring constantly

26

Transfer dough to medium bowl

27

Press plastic wrap directly onto prepared dough and let stand at room temperature until ready to use

28

Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches

29

Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan

30

Heat oil to 350°F

31

Working in batches, scoop rounded teaspoonful of dough, then use second teaspoon to scrape dough into oil

32

Cook dough balls until puffed and golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes

33

Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels to drain

34

Toss zeppole in cinnamon sugar and serve warm