Italian Donuts

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Traditional Italian Donuts for an indulgent snack

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

381

Sugar

26g

Fat

27g

Italian Donuts, also known as Zeppole, are a popular dessert served in Italy during special occasions such as festivals and holidays. They're traditionally made using a simple pizza dough recipe, deep-fried until crispy and then coated in sugar and cinnamon for extra sweetness. These fluffy and delicious donuts are a crowd-pleaser for any celebration or snack time, and are best served warm.

Instructions

1.	Heat the vegetable oil and olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
2.	Roll the pizza dough out onto a floured surface and cut into small bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
3.	Fry the dough in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally to cook evenly.
4.	Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
5.	When the donuts are cooked, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

PROS

These Italian Donuts are a decadent and indulgent treat that are easy to make at home.

They’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.

Perfect for sharing with family and friends.

CONS

These donuts are deep-fried, which means they’re high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Italian Donuts are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Cinnamon has been linked to potential health benefits such as supporting healthy blood sugar levels and aiding in reducing inflammation.

	1 1/2 cups vegetable oil , for frying
	1 1/2 cups olive oil , for frying
	1 lb prepared pizza dough
	3/4 cup sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon