Zepoli (Sfingi)

• 1 lb Ricotta
• 1 3/4 – 2 cups flour
• 5 eggs
• 1 tbs. Vanilla Extract
• 4 tbs. Baking Powder
• 2 tbs. Liquor such as orange curacao
• confectioners sugar
• pinch salt
• oil for frying

 

Combine all ingredients (except sugar), adding eggs one at a time. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Heat enough oil to deep fry in a large saucepan.

 

Drop one tsp. of batter at a time into hot oil & fry until golden brown. Let cool & top with confectioners sugar.