Zeppole

on Nov 12, 2022, Updated Dec 23, 2023 Italians 🇮🇹 have several different names for this delicious fried dough, such as pizza fritte, fried doughnuts, zeppole, or sfinci. Fried pizza dough is made in a variety of ways, depending on where you live. These fluffy delicious bites of heaven will have you and your guests begging for more!

Why You’ll Love Zeppole

You’ll love these donuts for how easy they are to make and how amazing they taste. The incredible texture of these fried doughnuts, that’s both crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside, will 🤯 blow your mind. The fun part of this recipe is how creative you can get, from added glazes and flavors to fruit-filled surprises. The quick frying process for these 🍩 donuts makes sure that you will achieve golden perfection. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional powdered sugar on these doughnuts or you want to try some fun glazes, these doughnuts are such a great treat for a Saturday morning or to have a special homemade breakfast for guests.

How to Prepare Zeppole

🖤 Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. 🔘 Shape each piece into a thin, flat disc, using your hands, a pastry cutter, or a knife. Dust the discs with flour if they stick to your hands. 🔥 Heat oil in a pan with high sides until it shimmers; test readiness by placing a wooden spoon tip, and if it bubbles, it’s ready. 🍩 Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time. ♨️ Reduce heat to medium as soon as doughnuts are placed in the pan. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. 💛 Place fried donuts on a paper towel then dust with icing sugar and enjoy.

Variations and Substitutions for Zeppole

These tasty fried donuts are yummy just as I made them, or you can make them your own by adding a filling, using a frosting, or any other variation you like! As always, don’t forget to tell me in the comments what you try!