Calabrian Zeppole - Italian Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 kg All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 kg Potato (yellow) (preferably yellow flesh)
  • 2 l Corn oil (for frying)
  • 2 tbsp Salt
  • 2 piece Fresh yeast (cubes)

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes until tender. Peel and mash.

  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, yeast, and salt. Add water if needed to form an elastic dough.

  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 2 hours.

  4. Heat corn oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 170°C (340°F).

  5. Shape the dough into zeppole (fritters) and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

  6. Fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  7. Serve warm.

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