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Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka Sweet Zeppoli Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup all-purpose flour , sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup currants ( optional) or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups oil, for frying
powdered sugar, for coating
brown paper bag

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, stir to combine. Add raisins to flour mixture and toss to coat them.
Add ricotta, eggs and vanilla, blend until smooth.
Let batter rest for 15 minutes.
Drop batter by spoonfuls into a deep pan of hot cooking oil - if using olive oil, do not use extra virgin.
Fry until evenly golden brown on all sides.
With a slotted spoon, remove them from oil.
Place on brown paper to drain slightly.
Put sugar into a paper bag, place a few warm, drained zeppole into the bag and gently shake to coat them with sugar.
Serve while still warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1409.58 Kcal (5902 kJ)
Calories from fat	1255.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	139.5g	215%
Cholesterol	96.38mg	32%
Sodium	107.35mg	4%
Potassium	239.19mg	5%
Total Carbs	30.18g	10%
Sugars	10.5g	42%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	4%
Protein	13.1g	26%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	220.4mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	531.47 Kcal (2225 kJ)
Calories from fat	473.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.6g	215%
Cholesterol	36.34mg	32%
Sodium	40.47mg	4%
Potassium	90.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.38g	10%
Sugars	3.96g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	4%
Protein	4.94g	26%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	6%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	83.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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