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Ingredients
- 20 plus zucchini blossoms
- 4 cups all purpose flour (600 grams)
- 3 tsp Baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups water (360 ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 large basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups oil for frying (480 ml)
Instructions
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Rinse the zucchini blossoms, remove the pistil and stem. Set aside.
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In a large bowl add flour, whisk to incorporate some air.
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Add baking powder, salt, pepper and eggs.
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Start whisking incorporating the flour creating a batter.
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Add the water a little at a time until you have a thick batter.
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Shred the blossoms with your hands and add in the batter. Add fresh chopped basil, mix and set aside.
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In a deep pan add oil and bring to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius).
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Using a tablespoon first wet in water and then scoop batter and gently add to the oil, continue but don’t overcrowd because zeppole will grow.
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Once golden turn and cook on other side.
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Remove on drain on paper towel, Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy hot.
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As we say in Napoli Frienn Magnann! Buon appetito!🥂
