Fried zucchini flowers italian recipe | How to make Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Fried zucchini flowers Italian recipe | How to make Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Ingredients:- For the dough- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams) 1/2 tsp dry active yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups to 1 3/4 cups of water at room temperature For stuffing- 8 oz of Ricotta cheese(225 grams) 8 oz of mozzarella cheese (225 grams) Zucchini flowers fresh picked in the morning. 2 cups or more of oil for frying such as vegetable/canola/sunflower 480 ml Directions:- 1. Pick your zucchini flowers in the morning when they’re open. 2. Remove the pistil and small spikes on the outside. Rinse and let dry on a paper towel. 3. Prepare the dough by mixing all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 4. Slowly add the water and, with one hand, keep mixing until sticky and smooth. Keep working for at least 5 minutes. 5. Now cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size. 6. Depending on the temperature in your house, this could take 2 or more hours. 7. Once the dough is ready, it’s time for the next step. 8. In a deep frying pan filled with the oil bring to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 9. Mix your ricotta with the mozzarella cut in cubes. With a small teaspoon, gently fill the zucchini flower with the mixture. 10. Now in a swirling motion, dip in the batter and fry on medium to high heat turning once until golden. 11. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Cool slightly before eating; otherwise, the ricotta will run out of the flower. Extra options:- If you have batter left, you can shred the remaining flowers and some Parmigiano Reggiano and mix together. You can now fry in little zeppole. I hope you make it and enjoy it! Please subscribe. To print the recipe - https://alessandrasfoodislove.com/fri... Buon Appetito 🍷 Fried zucchini flowers Italian recipe | How to make Stuffed Zucchini Flowers