Zeppole

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, salt and vanilla. Cook over medium-low heat until butter melts.

Lower heat and add the flour and mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until flour is well combined. Remove from heat and stir in mascarpone.

Let it cool off slightly, about 3 minutes, then add eggs, one at a time. Mix the eggs into the dough until you have a smooth silky consistency.

Spoon out the dough and then use another spoon to scrape the dough into the oil. Cook in batches of 4-5 and fry for 3-5 minutes for each batch or until they are golden brown.

Remove Zeppole from oil using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.