Zeppole di Ricotta ~ Walt Disney World ~ EPCOT Italy


Served at Via Napoli, these tasty little ricotta based donuts raise the bar in the donut world.
Easy and delicious...bet you can't eat just one.
Ingredients

1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
pinch salt
2 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add ricotta, eggs and vanilla; stir well to combine
Pour oil into a deep fryer or saucepan to several inches deep, and heat to 350.

Drop batter by heaping teaspoonful into hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, turning once, 3-4 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.

Delicious.