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Homemade Zeppoles Recipe (Italian Doughnuts) #shorts

Homemade Zeppoles Recipe (Italian Doughnuts) #shorts

By Chef Billy Parisi · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the yeast together. Leave for 5 to 7 minutes until a foam forms on top.
  2. In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, salt, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the lemon zest.
  3. Make a well in the dry mix, add the 2 whisked eggs and mix in as much of them as you can.
  4. Add the milk and yeast mixture and combine until everything is mixed.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm, dark place for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
  6. Heat the oil in a pot to 350°F.
  7. Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter with two spoons and drop it into the oil.
  8. Fry for about 45 seconds per side, turning so both sides brown.
  9. Drain on a rack to remove excess oil.
  10. Immediately dust with cinnamon, sugar or powdered sugar and serve warm.

Summarized from Chef Billy Parisi's video. Watch it for the details.

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