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:

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.