Homemade Zeppole Recipe (Italian Doughnuts)
This Zeppole Recipe is a classic Italian doughnut or dessert of simple fried dough that is coated, tossed in sugar, and served up.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cupswarm whole milk (112° to 115°)
- 2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
- 1 teaspoonactive yeast
- 2 ¼ cups00 flour
- ½ teaspooncoarse sea salt
- zest of ½ lemon (optional)
- 2 largewhisked eggs
- neutral oil for frying
- powdered sugar for garnish
Directions
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast until combined. Set it aside for 5 to 7 minutes or until a raft has formed.
- 2
In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and lemon zest.
- 3
Form a well in the dry ingredients and add in the 2 whisked eggs.
- 4
Mix in the eggs as much as possible.
- 5
Add the milk and yeast mixture and combine until the ingredients are mixed.
- 6
Cover with plastic and keep in a warm dark place to proof for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 7
Add the oil to a pot and heat until it reaches 350°.
- 8
Using two spoons, scoop out about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the batter and drop it into the oil.
- 9
Cook it for about 45 seconds per side or until browned. You must flip them over when frying so that both sides become brown.
- 10
Remove from the fryer and place on a rack to drain off any excess oil.
- 11
Immediately sprinkle on cinnamon, sugar, or powdered sugar. Serve warm.