Sicilian Sfingi Donuts
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 lb whipped Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 cup self-rising Flour
- Confectioner's Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.
Beat the eggs until fluffy. Mix with the ricotta, sugar, vanilla until smooth
Mix in self-rising flour, beat until smooth.
Drop tablespoons of batter into the oil a few at a time, and remove the Sfingi from the oil when they reach a golden brown. Drain them on absorbent paper.
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and a touch of cinnamon.
Or, drizzle with honey and roll in chopped almonds.