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Gluten Free Zeppole

These gluten free zeppole are golden, puffy, and dusted with powdered sugar for a classic Italian treat. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Gluten Free Zeppole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 72 kcal
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Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • candy thermometer
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar, for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the butter is fully melted.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the gluten free flour and tapioca starch all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
    Return the pan to medium-low heat and continue stirring for about 1 minute to cook the dough slightly and dry it out a bit.
  • Transfer the dough to a large bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon or hand mixer after each addition. The dough will look slippery at first but will come together into a smooth, thick, pipeable batter.
    Stir in the vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with about 3 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Line a plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Using two spoons or a small cookie scoop, carefully drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the hot oil, working in batches of 4 to 5 so you don't crowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are puffed, deeply golden brown on all sides, and cooked through in the center.
    Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
  • While the zeppole are still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar. Pile them on a serving platter and serve immediately while they are hot, puffy, and irresistible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4g
Keyword fried dough, gluten-free, Italian donuts, zeppole
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