Fluffy Italian Zeppole from Scratch

Name: Fluffy Italian Zeppole from Scratch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons dry active yeast (or instant yeast); 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature); 4 large eggs (room temperature); 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 large lemon (zest only); 3-5 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 cup powdered sugar (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Zeppole are fried pieces of dough, made from scratch with 8 simple ingredients. These Italian donuts have just a hint of fresh lemon and are perfect for breakfast, a snack or to celebrate St. Joseph’s day.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:40:16 GMT