Grandma Nancy's Zeppoli Recipe

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Grandma Nancy's Zeppoli
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Ingredients:

  • 3 packets super active dry yeast
  • 1 quart, plus 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 quarts canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Directions:

  1. Dissolve the 3 packets of yeast in 2 cups of warm water. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes.
  2. Place flour and salt in large deep bowl. Add yeast mixture. The best way to mix this recipe is with your hands. Gradually add water while mixing until it resembles a loose doughy consistency, not too thick and not too watery. You may not have to use all the water. Make sure all the flour is combined. Transfer dough to a larger bowl. Cover with 2 medium size towels and put the bowl in a warm place for 2 hours to rest. After 2 hours, you will see that the dough has tripled in size and is ready for frying.
  3. Place 2 quarts of oil in deep pot (4 or 6 quart size). Heat oil until very hot. (Grandma did not use a thermometer. She knew the oil was ready by dropping a small amount of dough into the pot).
  4. You can use a large serving spoon, but we still use our hands, drop golf-ball size piece of dough into hot oil. Fry 1 side for a minute until golden brown. Turn over and fry for another minute. Drain in a large colander (Italians call it the scolapasta).
  5. Transfer drained zeppoli to large platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. When half the dough is used, combine the raisins with the remaining dough. Repeat the frying process until all the dough is used.
  6. Place the warm zeppolis on large serving platter. Serve with powered sugar.
  7. Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 474.12 Kcal (1985 kJ)
Calories from fat 350.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.95g 60%
Sodium 164.55mg 7%
Potassium 212.86mg 5%
Total Carbs 29.33g 10%
Sugars 5.24g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 3.04g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 10.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 553.68 Kcal (2318 kJ)
Calories from fat 409.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.49g 60%
Sodium 192.16mg 7%
Potassium 248.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.25g 10%
Sugars 6.12g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%
Protein 3.55g 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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