Cassava Zeppoles

These easy to make and scrumptious Cassava Zeppoles are the perfect twist on the traditional Italian dessert. Serve on a hot summer to remind you of those boardwalk nights!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cups of Cassava Pancake Mix
• 1/3 cup of water
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar; depending on desired sweetness
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 & 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 tsp of cinnamon and
• 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

• Fill a pot with 4 cups of vegetable oil on medium heat, let oil raise to about 350 degrees.
• Mix dry ingredients together (pancake mixture, salt, baking powder, and sugar)
• Mix in mashed banana and water to the dry mixture
• Scoop with ice cream scooper into the oil heat till cooked all on all sides about 2-3 minutes. Do not cook more than 4 at a time.
• Using a slotted spoon remove cooked zeppoles from oil
• Place in a paper towel-lined bowl
• Repeat until you have used all the batter
• Toss in powdered sugar & serve warm