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Medium 2 hr 12 min~340 kcal 2/10
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Zeppole
Soft yeasted dough balls fry until golden, then shine with honey and sugar for an Italian celebration sweet.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 10~260 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook 120 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 45 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Warm water
- 2 çay kaşığı(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon zest
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Orange zest
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Honey
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar and let it foam for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the flour, salt, lemon zest, and orange zest and make a sticky dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rise for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 4
Heat the oil to 175°C.
- 5
Take walnut-size pieces of dough and drop them into the oil.
- 6
Fry the dough balls for 2 minutes per side, until golden.
4 min04:00 - 7
Transfer the fried sweets to paper towels.
- 8
Drizzle with honey and serve with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
💡 Tip: Keeping the oil at a steady temperature browns the outside of the zeppole without leaving the inside doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with honey, orange zest, and hot espresso.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
5
g protein
38
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 58%Fat 34%
GI 54 · Low GIGL 21 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Zeppole make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Zeppole take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 165 minutes in total.Is Zeppole difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Zeppole have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 38g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Zeppole contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Zeppole belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Zeppole need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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