Ingredients
1/2
C sugar mixed with 2 T ground cinnamon or 1/2 C powder sugar
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan combine the butter, salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and water over medium heat.
3.
Take pan off the heat and stir in the flour.
4.
Return pan to the heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5.
Transfer the flour mixture to a medium bowl.
7.
Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next.
9.
Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of two inches.
10.
Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375 F (be very careful not to burn yourself (having a deep fry thermomether helps to make sure temperature stays constant.
11.
Using a small spoon, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot oil, frying in batches.
12.
The zeppole will immediately float to the top and puff up. Turn the zeppole once or twice with a slotted spoon, cooking until golden and puffed up, about 5 minutes.
13.
Drain on paper towels. Toss with cinnamon sugar mix or dust with powder sugar.
