What You Need to Know
Combining ricotta cheese, eggs, and sugar to create a stable emulsion.
Used in Italian cuisine to create a light and airy doughnut.
Steps
- 1.
Zeppole di San Giuseppe (Rome): Base for traditional Saint Joseph's Day pastries
- 2.
Sfinci (Sicily): Regional variation with citrus flavors
- 3.
Bignè di San Giuseppe (Naples): Cream-filled version of the emulsion
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification