Giada's Zeppole Recipe

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Giada's Zeppole
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut open vanilla bean lengthwise.
  2. Using back back of a knife, scrape out the vanilla seeds.
  3. Add seeds to 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon, stirring to combine; set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, salt, 3 tbsp sugar and water over medium heat.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Take pan off the heat and stir in the flour.
  7. Return pan to heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Transfer flour mixture to a medium bowl.
  9. Using an electric hand mixer on low, add eggs, 1 at a time, blending each well.
  10. Beat until smooth.
  11. If not using dough immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  12. Meanwhile pour enough oil into a large fry pan to reach a depth of 2 inches.
  13. Heat oil over medium heat until temp reaches 375°F.
  14. Using a small ice cream scooper or 2 small spoons, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot oil, frying in batches.
  15. Turn the zeppole once or twice, cooking until golden and puffed up, about 5 minutes.
  16. Drain on paper towels.
  17. Toss with cinnamon sugar.
  18. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.57 Kcal (1526 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.02g 34%
Cholesterol 149.79mg 50%
Sodium 144.57mg 6%
Potassium 121.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.24g 11%
Sugars 16.36g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 7%
Protein 8.09g 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 56.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.26 Kcal (1144 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.51g 34%
Cholesterol 112.27mg 50%
Sodium 108.36mg 6%
Potassium 91.01mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.66g 11%
Sugars 12.26g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 7%
Protein 6.07g 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 42.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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