PITTULE SALENTINE la vera ricetta tradizionale | Le pettole

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for frying.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used for a lighter batter.

Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.

Add warm water gradually until a sticky dough forms.

Incorporate olive oil and mix until smooth.

Let the dough rise for about 1 hour, covered, until doubled.

Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash.

Fold mashed potatoes into the dough along with black pepper and parsley.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with seasoned breadcrumbs if desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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