SFINGE DI RICOTTA

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A Sicilian treat; ricotta cheese, flour, and sugar fried to an elegant golden brown and lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.

Provided by Liz

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pinch salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
4 cups cake flour

Steps:

In a large bowl; mix eggs, white sugar, and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.
In a frying pan over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 35.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g