Zeppola di riso

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.