ZEPPOLE (ST. JOSEPH'S DAY FRITTER)
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...
Provided by star pooley
Categories Other Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
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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Alaina Huskey
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my zeppole turned out flat and greasy. The dough was too dense, and the ricotta filling was runny. I'm disappointed, because I was really looking forward to trying these.
Holly King
[email protected]These zeppole were amazing! The dough was light and fluffy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the powdered sugar topping, too. I made them for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Anitha Elothando
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved these zeppole! The dough was perfectly cooked, and the ricotta filling was light and fluffy. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again, even though
Ghafoor Mengal
[email protected]These zeppole were easy to make and turned out great! The dough was light and fluffy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Ndam Godswill
[email protected]I made these zeppole for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The dough was perfectly cooked, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making
mrghost881
[email protected]These zeppole were delicious! I made them for my family for St. Joseph's Day, and they loved them. The dough was light and fluffy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will de
Piper Klemann
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my zeppole didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The dough was a little tough, and the ricotta filling was too dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Benjamin Grigg
[email protected]These zeppole were a bit too sweet for my taste. The dough was good, and the ricotta filling was creamy, but the powdered sugar topping was overpowering. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less sugar.
Tanaka Mutsakane
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my zeppole turned out flat and greasy. The dough was too dense, and the ricotta filling was runny. I'm disappointed, because I was really looking forward to trying these.
BMGBarion Smiley
[email protected]These zeppole were amazing! The dough was light and fluffy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the powdered sugar topping, too. I made them for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
MD Rifatul Islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved these zeppole! The dough was perfectly cooked, and the ricotta filling was light and fluffy. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again, even th
Alphatron Gaming
[email protected]These zeppole were delicious! The dough was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. The powdered sugar topping added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Sheenah Jjingo
[email protected]I made these zeppole for my Italian grandmother, and she said they were the best she's ever had! The dough was light and fluffy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. She especially loved the powdered sugar topping. I'm so glad I found th
Meer Zada
[email protected]These zeppole were easy to make and turned out great! I used a donut maker to cook them, and they were perfect. The ricotta filling was delicious, and the powdered sugar topping added a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Shaquana Blair
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried dough, but these zeppole were amazing! The dough was perfectly cooked, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the powdered sugar topping, too. These are definitely going to be a new St. Joseph's Day t
mimtelecom lowranc
[email protected]These zeppole were a hit at my St. Joseph's Day party! They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the powdered sugar topping added a touch of sweetness. I will defi