This quick and easy batter yields plenty of the fluffiest fritters
you’ve ever tasted.
INGREDIENTS
MAKES 10 TO 14 TRADITIONAL DOUGHNUTS OR 25 TO 35 DROP DOUGHNUTS ACTIVE
TIME: 20 MINUTES | READY IN: 20 MINUTES
- 1½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup (60 grams) superfine sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar, or 1 batch Honey glaze for finishing
DIRECTIONS
• In a medium bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Stir in the superfine sugar, eggs, ricotta, lemon zest, and vanilla, mixing just
enough to combine. Do not overmix. Use the batter immediately or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 1 day.
• Pipe and fry the doughnuts as directed for Basic Cake doughnuts.
• Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar or drizzle with glaze.
