ZEPPOLE (ST. JOSEPH'S DAY FRITTER)

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Zeppole are traditionally consumed on La Festa di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph's Day), March 19. The day is a day of generosity and kindness. Some say that the tradition of St. Joseph's Day began in Sicily, during the Middle Ages. There was a severe drought. The people prayed for St. Joseph, their patron saint, to intervene. They...

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Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 c water
1 c (2 sticks) butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 c all purpose flour
4 eggs
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp lemon rind, grated
1 tsp orange peel, grated
16 marashino cherries
RICOTTA CREAM FILLING:
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp grated chocolate
1 Tbsp grated orange rind
2 tsp almond extract
3 Tbsp milk
sugar, to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the water and butter, and bring to a boil. Add the salt and flour, stirring constantly until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan to form a ball in the center. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating them in completely. Add the sugar, lemon rind, and orange rind. Mix well.
4. Drop by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet, placing the puffs three inches apart, or use muffin cups. Bake for ten minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for thirty minutes or until light brown.
5. Remove the puffs from the oven. Open the puffs immediately to allow steam to escape. Cool.
6. In a bowl combine all ingredients, adding only enough of the milk to make a smooth custardlike mixture. Refrigerate until needed.
7. Fill the puffs with Ricotta cream, custard cream, or whipped cream. Top with a cherry.
8. NOTE: Any leftover filling will keep in the refrigerator for two or three days, or it can be used as a filling when making crepes, pancakes, or French toast.

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Rifat Mia

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These were amazing! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The dough was easy to work with and the fritters were cooked perfectly. They were light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I will definitely be making these agai

Hema Sapkota

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These were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I will try a different recipe next time.

Santiece Diley

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I've made these several times and they always turn out great. They are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover dough.

Charlotte Moore

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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.

yusuf ahmed

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These were good, but not great. The dough was a little too dense and the fritters were a little too greasy. I think I will try a different recipe next time.

Shaheer Tariq

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I've been making these for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth. These are a must-try for anyone who loves Italian food.