Zeppola di riso

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Zeppole di riso are delicious deep-fried sweets from Catania, allegedly invented by the Benedictine nuns back in the 16th century, which is why they are also called benedettine . The dough is made with rice cooked in milk, which is why these orange and honey flavored puffs have a very delicate, soft, and almost creamy interior hidden beneath a crunchy, fried crust. Zeppole di riso are best served while still hot, generously covered in honey, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.