Description
These homemade zeppole are light, golden, and dusted in powdered sugar. Made from a simple choux-style dough, they fry up perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal for celebrations or anytime you need a quick, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut) for frying
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
- Cook the dough for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough into hot oil. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes, turning until golden and puffed.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain. Dust with powdered sugar while warm.