Zeppole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose bleached and enriched white flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. white granulated sugar
powdered sugar
1 lb. low-fat Ricotta cheese
2 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Preparation

Using cooking thermometer, heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 375\u00b0.
Mix all ingredients together, except for powdered sugar.
Carefully add a tablespoon of mixture at a time to hot oil.
Within a minute, balls will form and puffs will turn golden brown.
Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve warm.
Makes 2 dozen Zeppole.