Ricotta Doughnuts (video)

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz/450g) container ricotta
• 4 large eggs
• zest grated from 4 lemons
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour (spooned and leveled)
• 3-4 cups frying oil (for cooking the doughnuts)
• superfine/caster sugar or powdered sugar (for coating the doughnuts)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the ricotta, eggs, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.

2. 2

   Whisk in baking powder.

3. 3

   Gently whisk in flour until combined. Cover the bowl with a kitchen cloth while you´re heating up the oil.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a medium/large pot until 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into the oil. Don´t add too much batter at once or the temperature of the oil will drop quickly.

6. 6

   Cook the doughnuts in batches, for about 3-4 minutes, turning them once on the other side, until golden brown in color.

7. 7

   Transfer with a spider strainer or a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.

8. 8

   Let cool until just slightly warm them roll in superfine or powdered sugar until coated on all sides.

9. 9

   Enjoy!