Frittella (doughnut)
Type of Italian fried doughnut / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frittelle (sg.: frittella) are a type of Italian fried doughnut made from dough, typically with raisins, orange peels, or lemon peel in them. They are eaten in and around the Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto regions; however, they originated around the Giuliani areas of Trieste and Venice. Many variations are common, including custard and chocolate fillings.[1][2] They are fried in oil until golden brown and sprinkled with sugar.
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Type | Doughnut |
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Place of origin | Italy |
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Main ingredients | Dough, raisins, orange and lemon peel |
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Frittelle are included in the British Museum Cookbook by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson[3] and a book about Venice from 1879.[4]