Description
Traditional Sicilian Sfingi are fluffy ricotta doughnuts, fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. A St. Joseph’s Day favorite that’s easy enough to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese, well-drained
2 large eggs
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Whisk together ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to ricotta mixture; stir until thick batter forms.
4. Heat oil to 370°F (188°C) in a deep pot.
5. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of batter into oil; fry 4-5 minutes until golden.
6. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to drain the ricotta well to avoid soggy batter.
Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady.
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sfingi
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sfingi, Italian donuts, ricotta fritters, Sicilian pastries