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Ricotta Doughnuts (video)

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 22 doughnuts
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

for the ricotta doughnuts:
  • 1 (15-oz/450g) container ricotta
  • 4 large eggs
  • zest grated from 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour spooned and leveled
additionally:
  • 3-4 cups Frying oil for cooking the doughnuts
  • superfine/caster sugar or powdered sugar for coating the doughnuts

Instructions

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  1. Add the ricotta, eggs, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
  2. Whisk in baking powder.
  3. Gently whisk in flour until combined. Cover the bowl with a kitchen cloth while you´re heating up the oil.
  4. Heat the oil in a medium/large pot until 350°F (175°C).
  5. Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into the oil. Don´t add too much batter at once or the temperature of the oil will drop quickly.
  6. Cook the doughnuts in batches, for about 3-4 minutes, turning them once on the other side, until golden brown in color.
  7. Transfer with a spider strainer or a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  8. Let cool until just slightly warm them roll in superfine or powdered sugar until coated on all sides.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories = 1 doughnut (1/22 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!
  • How to measure flour: Fluff the flour by stirring it in the bag/flour container with a spoon. Spoon the flour and sprinkle it into your measuring cup. Sweep off the excess flour with the back of a knife.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22doughnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.