Zeppole

Name: Zeppole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters bread flour; 36 servings Canola oil, for frying; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 7 larges eggs; 59 milliliters sugar; 2 teaspoons table salt; 8 Tbsps unsalted butter

Zeppole might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 77 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up bread flour, sugar, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large saucepan over moderate heat, combine 2 cups water with the butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the salt. Cook until the butter and sugar are melted, about 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat. Stir in the flour then place over low heat, and using a wooden spoon, beat constantly until the dough is stiff, about 1 minute.

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Butter

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Wooden Spoon

Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat and let cool for 4 minutes.

Transfer the batter to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and let the dough sit for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer on low and add the eggs, one at a time, until the batter is thick and ribbonlike (the dough should be the temperature of lukewarm water). Cover with plastic wrap and let the batter cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

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Dough

Water

Egg

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Stand Mixer

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon and set aside.

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Cinnamon

Sugar

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Whisk

Bowl

Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels.

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Using a deep-fat fryer (or a heavy large pot and a deep-fat thermometer), heat the oil until it reaches 350°F. Working in 3 batches, carefully scoop 12 individual tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Fry the zeppoles until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.

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Cooking Oil