Lemon Ricotta Fritters

Inspiration: Beginning cooking series
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 3-5 minutes
Makes: 3 dozen fritters

Description: fried dough = endless possibilities. These ones were made specifically to go with lemon curd. But there is endless combination's you could use. I like the ricotta added. it gives the fritter a light airiness.




Ingredients
4-6 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup whole milk ricotta
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in saucepan until 370 degrees.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
3. Whisk together wet ingredients.
4. Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
5. Gently drop in level Tbsp of batter and fry.
6. Turn occasionally. about 3 minutes. Fritters should be a deep golden.
7. Set on paper towel and let drain.

Tips and Tricks
Ridiculously awesome with lemon curd, like mind blowing awesome....

Variations:
replace lemon with apples, fall spices, or banana.

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