Orange-Glazed Italian Donuts
February 14, 2014

Is there anything greater than fried dough? I think not and as a kid, my life was all about ‘zeppole,’ fried Italian donuts. Here is my version…healthier although still fried…so not entirely guilt-free.
Makes 12-16 donuts
Ingredient List:
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown rice syrup
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups sprouted whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup semolina flour
- Pinch sea salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup sparkling wine or water
- Oil, for frying
Orange-Scented Glaze
- ½ cup brown rice syrup
- Grated zest of 2 oranges
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
Step By Step Instructions:
Make the zeppole. Bring the water, syrup and oil to a boil. Whisk together flours, salt, baking powder and soda. Mix in boiling water mixture and stir well. Add wine/water and mix well. Add wine/water as needed to create a soft dough, but not sticky.
Pinch off or scoop tablepoon-size pieces ands fry in hot oil until golden and puffy. Drain on paper.
Whisk together syrup with orange juice and zest and drizzle on zeppole.