Ricotta donut

The ricotta donut is a soft and delicious dessert, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 300g of 00 flour
• 250g of ricotta
• 160g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100ml of seed oil
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 sachet of baking powder for sweets
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decorating, optional)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture.
2. Add the ricotta and continue to mix until it is well incorporated.
3. Add the seed oil and the grated lemon zest, mixing everything well.
4. Add the sifted flour, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt, stirring gently until the mixture is homogeneous.
5. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured donut mold.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
7. Let the donut cool before unmolding it.
8. Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if you like.

Curiosity

Ricotta, in this recipe, contributes to making the donut incredibly soft. In many Italian regions, ricotta is used in sweet preparations, giving life to traditional cakes and desserts like Sicilian cannoli or Neapolitan pastiera.