Name: Zeppole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 to 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil -; 2 large eggs -; 1 c. whole-milk ricotta cheese -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided -; 1 1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest, divided -; 1 c. all-purpose flour -; 2 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Zeppole

1. 2 to 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil -

3. 2 large eggs -

4. 1 c. whole-milk ricotta cheese -

5. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

6. 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided -

7. 1 1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest, divided -

8. 1 c. all-purpose flour -

9. 2 tsp. baking powder -

10. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

11. 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg -

How to cook deliciously - Zeppole

1. Stage

Fill a medium pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer with equal parts olive oil and vegetable oil to a depth of about 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350º.

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta, vanilla, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg and whisk until smooth.

3. Stage

In a shallow bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 teaspoon orange zest. Using your fingers, work zest into sugar until evenly incorporated.

4. Stage

Working in batches, using a 1-ounce scoop (about 2 tablespoons), drop batter into oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch. (You will probably need to adjust heat occasionally to keep oil between 350º and 375º.) Using a slotted spoon or spider, transfer zeppole to a paper-towel lined plate to drain briefly.

5. Stage

Transfer to orange sugar and roll to coat.