What is the name for the Italian dough balls sprinkled with powdered sugar?

Zeppoles?

What is the name for the Italian dough balls sprinkled with powdered sugar?
Zeppoli. My family migrated her from southern Italy in the 1930's so I'm very familiar with these. Little Italy in NY has the best if you ever get a change to go.
Reply:many different names...funnel cake...doughboys..the list goes on
Reply:Yep.


Zeppoli might be waht you are looking for.


(Zeppole for singular, zeppoli for plural).


They are not always "balls" (people can shape them as they like), but I think that's it!





Here's a recipe for them, just in case:





Original recipe yield: 35 Zeppole.


Prep Time: 15 Minutes


Cook Time: 25 Minutes


Ready In: 40 Minutes


Servings: 35





INGREDIENTS:


2 quarts vegetable oil for frying


1 cup all-purpose flour


2 teaspoons baking powder


1 pinch salt


1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar


2 eggs, beaten


1 cup ricotta cheese


1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract


1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting





DIRECTIONS:


Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky.


Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Zeppole will turn over by themselves. Fry until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a paper sack and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.





Goodluck!
Reply:its not italian, its mexican wedding cakes, or snow balls....they are really good!
Reply:Zeppolis