Zeppole
Light, hot fried dough balls rolled in sugar and cinnamon. Neapolitan fair food at its best.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.40 a head
- Oven175°C (155°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the salt. Add the milk, egg and butter and beat to a soft, sticky dough.
5 min - 2
Cover and leave for 45 minutes in a warm place until doubled in size.
45 min - 3
Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan to 175°C (155°C fan).
- 4
Drop in tablespoons of dough, 4 or 5 at a time. Fry for 3 minutes, turning, until puffed and deep golden.
3 min - 5
Lift out and drain on kitchen paper.
- 6
Roll the hot zeppole in the sugar mixed with the cinnamon and eat while warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.