Traditional, basic, Calabrese Zeppole

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly, while granulated sugar is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

In a bowl, add 2 cups of double zero flour.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of table salt to the flour.

Add 1/4 cup of granulated white sugar to the dry ingredients and mix them together.

In a separate bowl, crack 2 eggs and add 1/8 cup of melted butter.

Mix the eggs and melted butter together until combined.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients to form a dough.

Knead the dough by hand until it is smooth and well combined, about a few minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) for frying.

Take pieces of dough and shape them into small balls, about the size of a donut hole.

Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, turning them as needed, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried zeppole and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Dust the zeppole with powdered sugar before serving.

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