Recipe Zeppoli (Bread)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Preparing/Cooking:

• Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
• Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl.
• Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface.
• Cover with a damp cloth.
• Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1/1/2 hours.
• Fry golf ball sizes of dough in batches until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

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