Il Mito: Zeppole Recipe (Italian Breakfast Fritters)


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Zeppole or Italian Breakfast Fritters served at Il Mito for Brunch with Chocolate Spread
Note: Zeppole will turn over by themselves.

Ingredients:
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Procedure:
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375-degrees F
In a medium double boiler, stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix all gently over low heat until combined and coagulated. Batter will be sticky.
Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a paper sack and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.




Restaurant: Il Mito, 6913 W North Ave  Milwaukee, WI
Recipe Type: Authentic
Submitted By: Owner and Executive Chef of Il Mito in Milwaukee
Recipe Author: Chef Michael Feker
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Recipe Source: http://www.michaelfeker.com/86-il-mitos-brunch-zeppole.html