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Make or bake

For my easiest and quickest doughnut recipe, simply mix up the batter, fry and enjoy. There’s no yeast, proving or shaping necessary. Also, they don’t taste like cheese. The ricotta gives these a pillowy soft, light and springy middle, yet with a golden, crisp exterior, thanks to the frying. Once cooked, they’re rolled in granulated sugar for that distinctive doughnutlike finish. Serve with jam for dipping.

MINI RICOTTA FRIED DOUGHNUTS

250g ricotta
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
45g caster sugar
105g gluten-free plain flour
¼ tsp xanthan gum
2 tsp gluten-free baking powder vegetable oil, for deep-frying

TO FINISH

granulated sugar, for coating raspberry or strawberry jam, for dipping

In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, vanilla and

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