Zeppole
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Zeppole are an Italian festival food that's made by frying balls of dough until golden and tossing with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (283g) warm water 105-115f temp water
- 1 pack active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar
- vegetable oil for frying, see notes
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Wait until the yeast starts to froth (about 10-15 minutes) then add the flour and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place. Wait at least 2 hours before frying.
- Fill a large heavy pot or Dutch oven at least 3 inches high with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 370f. Best to use an oil thermometer.
- Once the oil reaches proper temp begin to fry the zeppole. Either oil hands and grab about 2 tablespoons worth of dough and gently place into the oil or use two spoons. If using spoons, simply grab 2 tablespoons worth of dough and push the dough into the pot with the other spoon.
- Fry zeppole until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes total) then remove with a spider or slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Work in batches and do not overcrowd the pot when frying.
- Place the powdered sugar into a large clean bowl. Add the warm zeppole to the bowl and toss well to thoroughly coat. For tradition, place a few in a paper bag along with a bit more sugar. Fold the top and shake well. Now you have the perfect snack! Enjoy!
Notes
- You may need up to 1 gallon of oil for the frying process. This will depend on the pot you're using to fry as you'll need enough to fill with 3 inches worth of oil.
- Granulated sugar can be used instead of powdered sugar. They both work well.
- A bit of cinnamon mixed with the sugar is great!
- Zeppole should be eaten immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13.4g
(4%)
Protein
1.1g
(2%)
Fat
11.8g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1.7g
(9%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5.4g
(11%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18zeppole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11.8g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5.4g | 11% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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