Giadas Zeppole Recipes

Steps:

• Cut open vanilla bean lengthwise.
• Using back back of a knife, scrape out the vanilla seeds.
• Add seeds to 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon, stirring to combine; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, salt, 3 tbsp sugar and water over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Take pan off the heat and stir in the flour.
• Return pan to heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3-5 minutes.
• Transfer flour mixture to a medium bowl.
• Using an electric hand mixer on low, add eggs, 1 at a time, blending each well.
• Beat until smooth.
• If not using dough immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile pour enough oil into a large fry pan to reach a depth of 2 inches.
• Heat oil over medium heat until temp reaches 375°F.
• Using a small ice cream scooper or 2 small spoons, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot oil, frying in batches.
• Turn the zeppole once or twice, cooking until golden and puffed up, about 5 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Toss with cinnamon sugar.
• Serve immediately.