Zeppoli

Yeast Bread - Bread

Italian fried bread dough is traditionally part of an Italian Christmas Eve celebration.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr40 mins

Total: 2hrs10 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 15 fried breads

Zeppoli

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

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Bread

Directions

Step 1

Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk about 1 to 1/1/2 hours.

Step 4

Fry golf ball sizes of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and eat while still hot.

Nutritional Information

Zeppoli

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 102.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 10.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Folate: 33.8mcg 8%

Calcium: 2.7mg

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.4mg 1%

Potassium: 22.9mg 1%

Sodium: 1mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 54.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. 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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