Description
These Zeppole are a classic Italian pastry that’s light, airy, and irresistible. With a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, they’re perfect for enjoying with a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Oil for frying (peanut oil or vegetable oil recommended)
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Heat Liquid Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add Flour: Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once using a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms. Return to medium heat and cook for 1 ½ – 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thin film forms on the bottom of the pan.
- Beat in Eggs: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat for another minute until the dough is smooth and ribbons form.
- Pipe Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a ½-inch opening (or a large zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 375°F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
- Fry Zeppole: Pipe 1-inch lengths of dough into the hot oil, cutting the dough with a knife or scissors. Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried zeppole to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Portioning Batter: You can also use two spoons to scoop batter into the hot oil or pipe dough onto small squares of parchment paper and fry.
- Nutrition: The nutrition information is an estimate, as the oil content can vary.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy zeppole plain with powdered sugar, or try dipping them in chocolate sauce, honey, or your favorite fruit preserves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 zeppole
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
