Sfinge di Ricotta Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 48

Yield: 2 -4 dozen

Sfinge di Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

1 pinch salt

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon baking powder

4 eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

½ cup milk

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

4 cups cake flour

Exquisite Yeastless Focaccia

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl; mix eggs white sugar and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.

Step 2

In a frying pan over medium high heat heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.

Nutritional Information

Sfinge di Ricotta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 91

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 14.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 20.1mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 79.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Folate: 26.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 51.2mg 5%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 4.9mg 2%

Potassium: 40.6mg 1%

Sodium: 35.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 19.3

*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.