Best Castagnole With Ricotta Italian Fried Ricotta Balls Recipes

RICOTTA CASTAGNOLE RECIPE

Steps:

• If the ricotta is very watery then place in a sieve over a bowl and leave to drain for about 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, corn starch, baking powder, salt and zest. Make a well in the middle add the egg and ricotta.
• Mix together with a fork or spatula the ingredients almost come together. Move the mixture to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead a few times to form a soft compact dough. The dough will be a little sticky but do not add extra flour, lightly dust hands with flour while kneading. Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
• Remove small pieces of dough and form into balls the size of a chestnut.
• In a medium high sided pot add about 3 inches of oil, heat the oil to 340F (175C), keep the temperature as close to this as possible.
• Fry 3-4 castagnole at a time, turning to fry golden brown on both sides. Two minutes on each side should be enough time. Remove them with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate, leave for a few seconds then roll in granulated sugar. Place on a clean plate and serve immediately.

REAL TASTY ITALIAN FRIED RICOTTA BALLS

Steps:

• Mix all the above ingredients together and let stand for 1 hour.Using teaspoons, spoon out ingredients and form a ball. Then deep fry in a frying pan with some oil or shortening until light brown.then put on towel paper to drain then toss in powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar.
• yes recipe can be doubled.
• enjoy and.
• share with family and friends.