Delicious fried dough balls made with ricotta cheese, perfect for enjoying during Carnevale. This recipe combines ricotta, flour, sugar, and orange zest for a sweet treat.
1: In a bowl, combine ricotta and sugar, mixing well.
2: Add the egg and continue mixing with a spoon.
3: Grate the orange zest and add it to the ricotta and egg mixture.
4: Sift in the flour and baking powder, then combine everything until homogeneous.
5: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
6: After resting, form equally sized balls with slightly wet or floured hands.
7: Heat the peanut oil in a deep pot, ensuring it's hot enough (test with a toothpick).
8: Fry the ricotta balls in batches for about 5 minutes, turning them continuously.
9: Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar while hot.
