4.2 from 81 votes
Italian Fried Dough
This Italian fried dough, also known as zeppole or pizza fritta, is an easy dessert that is perfect for casual parties or special occasions!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 1275 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¾ cup warm milk
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat a oven to warm or 170°F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend in the cold butter.
- Stir in the warm milk until the dough comes together. Cover and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Dough will still be slightly sticky.
- Using a shallow skillet, heat approximately 1-inch of vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a deep fry thermometer to make sure your heat is stable.
- Spray a tablespoon with cooking spray and scoop out a heaping tablespoon to form a loose ball. Drop into the hot oil, cooking for about 1 minute and turning halfway until golden brown. Continue to work until all is fried, approximately 24 balls. Balls will be golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet and place into a warm oven until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1275kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
215g
(72%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1829mg
(76%)
Potassium
1357mg
(39%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
996IU
(20%)
Calcium
617mg
(62%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1275kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 215g | 72% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1829mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1357mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 996IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 617mg | 62% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.