Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze
These frittelle are soft, golden bites of dough infused with citrus zest and a sweet limoncello glaze—the perfect ending to your Italian feast.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Making the Dough
- 1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Zesting the citrus directly over the dough helps preserve flavorful oils.
- 2
Add citrus zest
Stir in the lemon and orange zests.
- 3
Incorporate wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla. Gradually combine with the dry mixture until a smooth dough forms.
Preparing the Glaze
- 1
Mix glaze ingredients
In a small bowl, blend the powdered sugar, limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 2
Adjust consistency
Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- 3
Set aside glaze
Set aside for drizzling.
How to Make Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Fry the Frittelle
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of dough, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 2
Drain the Frittelle
Transfer fried frittelle to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 3
Glaze the Frittelle
While still warm, drizzle the limoncello glaze over each piece for a glossy finish.
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