Try this quick Italian graffe recipe without yeast or eggs for a tasty treat.

Graffe senza lievitazione e senza uova

This year, let’s indulge in soft, fragrant, and quick-to-make treats for Carnival! The graffe without yeast and eggs are an irresistible variation of classic Carnival zeppole, with no long waiting times.

Unlike typical potato-based graffe, this dough is enriched with ricotta: lighter and ready to fry instantly, without the need to rise.

Soft and delicious like traditional ones, these graffe are easy to make and perfect for everyone. Try them now and cover them in a cascade of granulated sugar; they will delight the whole family!

Here are other Carnival donuts you shouldn’t miss:

• Orange Braided Graffe
• Sweet Potato Donuts
• Potato Zeppole

Ingredients

• 200g ricotta cheese
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 60g sugar
• 8g baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 lemon (zested)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Granulated sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1 cm thick.
4. Cut out donut shapes using a round cutter.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the graffe until golden brown on both sides.
6. Drain on paper towels and coat with granulated sugar.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian