Type | Doughnut |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | |
Main ingredients | Dough, raisins, orange and lemon peel |
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.
Frittelle are included in the British Museum Cookbook by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson [3] and a book about Venice from 1879. [4]
Type | Doughnut |
---|---|
Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | |
Main ingredients | Dough, raisins, orange and lemon peel |
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.
Frittelle are included in the British Museum Cookbook by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson [3] and a book about Venice from 1879. [4]