Sweet tooth wins again

Last night I was sitting with my sister-in-law watching cake boss and both of us decided we needed to make something sweet :-)

I had made these years ago and they sounded so good! I was able to find my recipe and we had fun putting them together and enjoying them :-)

In case you are in a sweet mood here is the recipe for you!

These are great instead of pancakes or beignets on the weekends or for special occasions...or just because you want something sweet :-)

Zeppole

   

Zeppole...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite, courtesy of Giada De Larentis

Ingredients:

1 vanilla bean (I used 1 st. Vanilla instead and added it with the eggs)

1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided use

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 stick butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 eggs

Olive oil, for frying

Directions:

1) Cut open vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine. Set aside.

2) In a medium saucepan combine butter, salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Take pan off the heat and stir in flour. Return pan to heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 to 5 minutes.

3) Transfer flour mixture to a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding next. Beat until smooth. If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

4) Meanwhile, pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Using a small ice-cream scoop or 2 small spoons, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot olive oil, frying in batches. Turn zeppole once or twice, cooking until golden and puffed up, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Toss with cinnamon-sugar. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Enjoy!