Frittelle are traditional Venetian fried dough balls that are generally served around carnival. Nevertheless, these addicting little treats are perfect for so many special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, or even family get-togethers. Some frittelle are filled with ingredients such as pastry cream and zabaione while others like this one are left unfilled because sometimes less is more! This recipe from BuonaPapa has been passed down through generations and is sure to please!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/3 stick of butter
- 1/2 lemon zest (grated)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
Written Directions: Here

Sources:
- Main Image & Video: BuonaPapa – YouTube