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Zeppole With Optional Caramel Sauce

Name: Zeppole With Optional Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Vegetable oil (enough to fill a 2ish inches of a pot); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup ricotta; 1 tsp finely grated orange zest; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs (lightly beaten); Caramel Dipping Sauce: 1 cup brown sugar; Caramel Dipping Sauce: 1 stick (Tbsp) unsalted butter; Caramel Dipping Sauce: 0.25 cup half-and-half; Caramel Dipping Sauce: 1 cup sweet Marsala wine; Caramel Dipping Sauce: Confectioners' sugar for dusting; Caramel Dipping Sauce: *Note if you don't want caramel sauce, chocolate sauce works just as well

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 15 min

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Directions

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place a large, wide pot filled with 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat and bring to 340 degrees f on a deep-frying thermometer
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While this is happening, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Then add the ricotta, orange zest, vanilla, and eggs and stir until it is just combined. Don't over mix.
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In batches, carefully add about a tablespoon of batter (just small spoonfuls works too) in the hot oil and fry until puffed and golden brown all over for 1-2 minutes per batch. Then transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain
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Make sure the oil stays at 340 degrees between batches.
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Caramel Dipping Sauce: 1. Add the brown sugar, butter, and half-and-half to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine, then cook until the sugar melts and the mixture starts to thicken (about 2 minutes). Add the Marsala and cook, while stirring, until reduced (about 5 minutes or until desired consistency is met).
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Finally, dust them in a good amount of confectioners' sugar and serve.
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Enjoy
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*Respect to Valerie Bertinelli for the recipe