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Ricotta Fritters

Name: Ricotta Fritters
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Confectioners' sugar for dusting; a deep-fat thermometer

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Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large wide heavy saucepan until it registers 370°F.
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Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk together ricotta, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla in another bowl, then whisk in flour mixture.
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Working in batches, gently drop in level tablespoons of batter and fry, turning occasionally, until deep golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
4.
Dust generously with confectioners sugar.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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