Sweet Ricotta Fritters

Ingredients

• Powdered Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1 Pound Full Fat Ricotta Cheese
• Zest of 1/2 Lemon
• Juice From 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• Canola Oil, For Frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the eggs and sugar, then add...: Mix together the eggs and sugar, then add the ricotta, lemon zest and juice.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl mix together the flour,...: In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture,...: Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, and beat just until smooth.

4. 4

   Fill a pot or deep-fryer half full with...: Fill a pot or deep-fryer half full with oil (at least 3 inches deep) and heat until oil gets to 360 degrees F.

5. 5

   Drop dough into hot oil by the teaspoonful...: Drop dough into hot oil by the teaspoonful and fry until golden brown.

6. 6

   Remove from the oil, and drain on a...: Remove from the oil, and drain on a tray covered with paper towels.

7. 7

   Dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.