Betty's Ricotta Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Turn Blackstone onto high heat and place a small sturdy pan with oil of choice to heat.

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix together ricotta, egg, rum and lemon zest.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix together flour, sugar and baking powder.

4. 4

   Slowly add the dry ingredients, ¼ cup at a time, into the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Dough should be thick and sticky.

5. 5

   Using a wooden chopstick or toothpick carefully dip it into the oil, if bubbles appear around the wooden stick oil should be ready for frying (or use a thermometer oil should be perfect between 350-375 degrees)

6. 6

   Using two spoons, slowly drop a ball of dough into the oil. Allow to fry until deep golden brown in color, about 3-5 minutes. If donuts do not flip on their own gently flip donuts for even cooking.

7. 7

   Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.

8. 8

   Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.