Makes approximately 24

Ingredients:

•  200 g Arborio Rice
• 100 g White Sugar
• 500 ml Water
• Half Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Few Drops Vanilla Essence

• 200 ml Evaporated milk
• 50 g c flour
• 50 g dried fruits
• 50 g mixed candied peel

For the batter, whisk or blend together:

•  300g Flour plain
• 20 g yeast
• 1 egg
• half teaspoon salt
• 200 ml fresh milk
• Few Drops of white vinegar

Instructions:

1. Simmer the rice together with the water, cinnamon, lemon zest and vanilla until all of the water is absorbed.
   
   

   The Ingredients

2. Mix the cornflour with the evaporated milk and add to the rice. Add the candied peel and dried fruits.  Let the mixture become completely cold.
   
   

   The rice mixture

3.  In the meantime, mix the batter and let it rise in a warm place, covered with a wet tea towel.
   
   

   Batter Consistency

4.  Form the rice into finger sized portions, pass through flour, then through the batter, and fry. The batter can be adjusted with more liquid or more flour, according to preference. The thicker the batter, the more will stick to the Zeppole. When forming the rice mixture into fingers, wet your hands all the time to prevent them from sticking to your hands.
   
   

   Rolled out shapes

   

   Floured Shapes

5.  When you have the fried Zeppole, drizzle with honey and chopped roasted almonds. Can be eaten warm, but also at room temperature.
   
   

   Resting on kitchen towel.

   

   Ready to serve

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