Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 28, 2002 20:58:01 GMT -6
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
4 Eggs
1/2 c Sugar, granulated
Few drops of vanilla extract
2 ts Baking powder
1 lb Ricotta cheese
1 c All purpose flour
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
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Instructions:
Servings: 8 Info: "Watch these Cheese Fritters puff up into little golden balls.
" DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
Add granulated sugar, vanilla and baking powder; mix well.
Mix in ricotta cheese.
Fold in flour a little at a time.
Cover bowl and let batter stand at room temperature 1 hour.
Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan or deep fryer.
Heat oil to 375-F (190-C) or until a 1" cube of bread turns golden brown almost immediately.
Drop batter a few tablespoonfuls at a time into hot oil.
Turn fritters.
When golden on both sides, remove from oil with a slotted spoon.
Drain on paper towels.
Arrange drained fritters on a platter.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve hot.