Best Armenian Zeppole Bishi Recipes

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ZEPPOLE



Zeppole image

This is a recipe that comes from my late Uncle Red. I wanted to post this in honor of him. I saw that there were no recipes for zeppole and I knew he had one. I called my cousin for the recipe and posted it here to share with everyone.

Provided by Pooka

Categories     Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 50 zeppole

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups flour
8 eggs
8 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water, as needed
10 teaspoons sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
oil (for deep frying)
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat Eggs.
  • Set aside.
  • Put yeast in warm water and dissolve according to the package's instructions.
  • Mix the yeast with the beaten eggs.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Combine the egg/yeast mixture with the dry mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Batter should be thicker than pancake batter.
  • Put batter in a bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
  • Place in a warm spot and cover with a towel.
  • Warm the oil.
  • To test if the oil is hot enough, drop in a small amount of batter.
  • If it sizzles the oil is ready.
  • Take a spoonful of batter (about the size of a golf ball) and carefully drop into the oil.
  • The zeppole do not have to be perfectly smooth and round.
  • Be sure not to touch the spoon to the oil, as this will cool the temperature of the oil.
  • Cook until brown.
  • It will rise to the top.
  • When the zeppole rises to the top, turn over to cook the other side of it to cook evenly.
  • Once it is brown take out and drain on paper towels.
  • While they are still warm sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
  • **Makezeppole's in batches.
  • Between batches, check the oil temperature to make sure it is still hot enough.
  • It will cool down as you make the zeppole.
  • **.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 163, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.2

ZEPPOLE WITH ANCHOVY



Zeppole With Anchovy image

Make and share this Zeppole With Anchovy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 ounce yeast
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup water
16 anchovy fillets
6 cups oil

Steps:

  • Mix flour, yeast, salt, and water. Let rest in refrigerator. After dough rests for about 2 hours, divide dough into 16 pieces. Place an anchovy in your palm. Fold dough over and make a ball. In heavy pot, heat oil. Add to hot oil and cook until golden brown.
  • Yield: 16 zeppole.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes.

ZEPPOLE BY LIZ CAPUTO



Zeppole by Liz Caputo image

A wonderful treat from a wonderful friend. She says a terrific treat for your family especially in the fall and winter.

Provided by Ann Arber

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 16 pezoles, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup aunt jemima self rising flour
1 cup ginger ale
enough oil, to deep fat fry

Steps:

  • Stir flour and ginger ale til smooth.
  • Drop by level Tablespoons into oil.
  • They will rise and turn a nice brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners (powdered) sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 401.1, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.1

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