Italian Ricotta doughnuts
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Italian Ricotta doughnuts
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The most delicious, soft and fluffy Italian Ricotta Doughnuts made with orange zest and topped with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
- 1 loosely packed cup Italian 00 flour or all-purpose flour (130g)
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange and 1 tablespoon of juice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (250g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- powdered sugar (icing sugar) for dusting
- 35 fluid ounces sunflower oil (4 cups/ 1 litre)
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based pot until it reaches 355F (180C). Get a plate lined with paper towels ready for draining.
- Add the eggs, ricotta, orange zest and juice to a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl (flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder) then add to the wet ingredients. Fold everything together to form a smooth and sticky dough.
- Use a tablespoon to drop the dough into the hot oil (do this in batches about 3-4 doughnuts at a time). Fry each doughnut for 5 minutes until a deep golden brown then drain on kitchen paper.
- Once cooled, dusted with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Flavour options - you can add a tablespoon of liqueur such as rum, Strega or amaretto to the batter for extra flavour and use orange or lemon zest. Vanilla can also be added.
- Use a thermometer - it's really important to use a thermometer for consistent results. If the oil is too hot the doughnuts will brown too quickly and still be raw on the inside.
- Don't overcrowd the pot - make sure you fry the doughnuts in batches of 3-4 max or it will cool the oil down too much and they won't cook evenly.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop - a tablespoon or tablespoon-sized cookie scoop is the perfect size for these doughnuts. Use another spoon to drop the batter into the oil.
- Use paper towels - it's important to drain the doughnuts on kitchen paper after frying to remove any excess oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15doughnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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