Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup whole milk
5 Tbsps. STAR Extra Light Olive Oil plus oil for deep frying
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Powdered sugar

Directions

In saucepan, bring lemon juice, milk, 5 Tbsps. olive oil, salt and lemon peel to a boil. With wooden spoon, vigorously stir in all the flour until dough forms a ball. Beat in eggs, one at a time, incorporating each completely. Set aside. Pour olive oil into large skillet to reach depth of 2”. Heat to 375ºF. Pinch off 1” pieces of dough and carefully lower into hot oil using slotted spoon. Fry until deep golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Dust with sugar. Serve hot.

Servings

6