Friday, January 2, 2015

Christmas/New Years Zeppole

Zeppole

Zeppole are a Christmas tradition in many Italian households and can be made plain topped with salt, honey or sugar. Add raisins that have been soaked in water or milk for another sweet variation. Add chopped anchovies and top with sea salt for a savory version. If you would like to please everyone (as we do), separate the dough before allowing it to rise into 2 or 3 bowls. Keep one plain, add raisins to another, and chopped anchovies to the other and proceed.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a bowl combine sugar and 2 cups of warm water with yeast and let stand 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl add flour, salt and yeast mixture.
  3. Add additional water until desired consistancy is acheived (see video for a visual cue)
  4. Knead for 6-8 minutes by hand or with an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment
  5. Heat oil and begin frying the dough in small oblong shapes for about 2 minutes each, turning them as required.
  6. Place on a paper towel to absorb oil.
  7. Top with warm honey, granulated sugar, icing sugar, or sea salt to your taste.

Video


zeppole image
This Dessert involves Frying and is usually served for Christmas. It is anItalian dish.
Preparation Time:90 minutes
Cooking Time:20 minutes
Total Time:

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