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Italian Ricotta doughnuts
The most delicious, soft and fluffy Italian Ricotta Doughnuts made with orange zest and topped with powdered sugar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 15 doughnuts
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
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)
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.
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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
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
% 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.