Which oil is best for Zeppole?

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Which oil is best for frying Italian doughnuts?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 02 '18 at 19:36

I've made thousands of Zeppole throughout my career.

Don't use olive oil, you'll impart the wrong flavour profile.

Veg/Canola/Peanut, or any other neutrally flavoured high-temp oil suitable for frying will work.

PERSONALLY, I prefer Zeppole and other choux paste products baked on a parchment sheet, with a light mist of cooking spray.

score -3 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 02 '18 at 19:08

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I would expect Italians to use Olive oil.

I'd use whatever feels right for frying (peanut oil, canola...)

answered Apr 02 '18 at 19:08

Max

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I’d expect them to use lard. – Spagirl Apr 02 '18 at 20:04
Olive oil is too fragile for most (if not all) deep frying temperatures. – Catija Apr 03 '18 at 12:27

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