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Homemade Zeppole (Easy Italian Donuts)

Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling
  • Nutella for dipping

Instructions

  • In a bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until you see bubbles forming.
  • Add in the pancake mix, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until it's crumbly.
  • Fold in the Ricotta cheese until the mixture becomes smooth.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pot or Dutch oven until it reaches 325-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use an ice cream scooper to shape dough balls and carefully drop them into the hot oil. *Remember: drop them close to the oil surface to avoid splashing.
  • Cook the Zeppoles for about 3 minutes, turning them regularly until they turn golden brown.
  • Take the Zeppoles out of the oil and let them drain on a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve them warm with Nutella.

Notes

*Note: When dropping the dough balls into the oil, do it close to the surface to prevent splashing. Be cautious to avoid burns during this step!