Pumpkin Zeppole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pumpkin Bread Recipes. (Pumpkin Zeppole Recipe). As in virtually every other pumpkin dessert, I think using pure canned pumpkin will give you the best results--it has more concentrated flavor than freshly roasted pumpkin. These light, not-too-sweet Italian doughnuts were adapted from a recipe by my old friend, Jennifer Perillo. I usually toss these in cinnamon sugar when they're still slightly warm.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 24 to 30 zeppole

Pumpkin Zeppole Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon fine salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese

well drained

½ cup pumpkin puree

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree

¼ cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Canola oil

for frying

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Whisk flour baking powder salt cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl.

Step 2

Whisk ricotta 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree sugar eggs and vanilla together in a separate mixing bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into dry ingredients. Mix together until mixture becomes a loose batter.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Use one spoon to scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough and a second spoon to carefully push dough into hot oil. Fry in batches for about 1 minute. If zeppole don't turn over by themselves after 1 minute gently turn each with a strainer to brown on the other side about 1 more minute. Remove with a strainer and drain on cooling rack.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin Zeppole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 271.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 27.4g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 7.1g

Fat: 14.8g 23%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 55.3mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 2553.3IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 54.3mcg 14%

Calcium: 143.7mg 14%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 14.9mg 5%

Potassium: 110.7mg 3%

Sodium: 327.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 133

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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