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Zeppole
Whip up a batch of these delightful zeppole, perfect for a sweet treat anytime! With a light, fluffy texture and a generous coating of powdered or cinnamon sugar, these Italian donuts are sure to please.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 15 Zeppole
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon dry active yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup warm milk
- 1 cup warm water
- oil for frying
- Powdered sugar, for coating
- cinnamon sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon dry active yeast in a large bowl. Add 1 cup warm water, ½ cup warm milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside for 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
- When the dough is nearly doubled, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil for frying in a large, deep pan over high heat or a deep fryer until the oil reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a medium cookie scoop with pan spray and scoop balls of dough into the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the temperature of the oil will drop. Use a metal spider to turn the zeppoles frequently while they fry to help them cook evenly all over.
- You can use a candy thermometer or an oil thermometer to make sure you keep the oil between 375 and 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the zeppole are fully cooked, use the spider to remove them from the oil to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Carefully transfer the hot zeppole to a paper bag and top it with a generous scoop of powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar,. Close the bag and shake until the zeppoles are completely coated in sugar. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Zeppole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.