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Zeppole Recipe

Zeppole donuts are rolled in powdered sugar with a fluffy soft center. These Italian donut holes are easy to make and always disappear fast.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people (makes 65-75 zeppole)
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • oil for frying such as peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar to dust

Instructions

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  1. In a large 3-quart saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup flour all at once using a wooden spoon. Once incorporated, place the saucepan back over medium heat and stir constantly for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes to release extra moisture and partially cook the flour. The dough will look smooth and a thin film will form on the bottom of the pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed for 1 minute to cool the mixture slightly. Add 4 eggs, adding them 1 at a time and allowing eggs to fully incorporate between each addition. Once all eggs are incorporated, beat another minute until the dough is smooth and forms a thick ribbon when you pull up on the whisk.
  4. Transfer dough to a piping bag with a 1/2-inch opening, or use a large zip bag and cut a 1/2-inch opening at the tip.*
  5. Heat oil to 375˚F in a dutch oven with a thermometer attached, or in a deep fryer. Once oil is hot, pipe 1-inch lengths into the hot oil, swiftly cutting the dough as you pipe into the oil. Pipe closer to the surface of the oil to avoid oil splashes.
  6. Fry 4-5 minutes total, turning them over halfway if they don't turn on their own then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up extra oil then dust with powdered sugar to serve.

Notes

  • *To Portion Batter - You can also use 2 spoons to scoop batter into the hot oil, or pipe dough onto small pieces of parchment paper and put them dough-side-down into the hot oil.*Nutrition label is an estimate only as oil content is difficult to gauge. 
  • You can also use 2 spoons to scoop batter into the hot oil, or pipe dough onto small pieces of parchment paper and put them dough-side-down into the hot oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbs 17g Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 493IU (10%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people (makes 65-75 zeppole)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbs 17g
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 493IU 10%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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