03-29-2008, 05:17 AM
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 Ricotta Fritters
RICOTTA FRITTERS 4 - 6 cups vege oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 cup whole milk ricotta 2 large eggs, beaten 2 TBSP. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract confectioners sugar for dusting Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in large sauce pan until temp reaches 370. Whisk together flour, baking powder, zest, and 1/4 tsp. salt in bowl. Whisk together ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl, then whisk in flour mixture. Working in batches gently drop in level TBSP of batter and fry turning occasionally until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Trasnfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Dust generously with confectioners sugar. OPTION: I sometimes dip these in melted milk chocolate and they just melt in ur mouth!! 
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