Ricotta Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   If using supermarket ricotta, drain in a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 24 hours.
2. 2
   Form 1 tablespoon ricotta into a ball and flatten into a 2-inch disk.
3. 3
   Transfer to a sheet of wax paper.
4. 4
   Make more disks with remaining ricotta in same manner.
5. 5
   Heat a dry large heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot.
6. 6
   Cook ricotta disks until firm enough to turn and undersides are brown in spots, 2 to 4 minutes, then carefully turn and brown other sides, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer fritters to a platter, then drizzle with oil and season with pepper.