Zeppole

Directions

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   Bring
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   all
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   ingredients
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   to
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   room
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   temperature.
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   Sift together the flour,
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   salt, baking powder and mace.
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   Beat the eggs with the sugar
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    until well blended.
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    Stir in the milk and combine with the
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    flour
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    mixture.
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    Beat vigorously until quite smooth.
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    Cover and let
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    stand
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    20 minutes. Heat 2 to 3 inches of fat to 370° in
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    a deep fryer or a large kettle or until fat is hot enough to brown
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    a 1 inch cube of bread in one minute. Using a spoon
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    dipped in warm water slip a scant tablespoonful of dough, one at a
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    time, into the fat.
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    Fry Zeppole, a few at a
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    time, about
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    3 minutes or until golden.
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    Zeppole will turn themselves as they cook.
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    Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and roll in confectioners sugar.