11/15/2025
Neapolitan Graffe Fluffy Doughnuts from Napoli These are the iconic fried doughnuts youll find in every pastry shop in Naples Light fluffy scented with lemon and orange zest then fried until golden and rolled in sugar every bite takes me right back to my childhood We call them graffe and theyre impossible to stop at just one Ingredients makes about 9 graffe 100g each o500g flour o15g sugar o10g salt o50g butter room temp o2 eggs o160ml milk oZest of 12 lemon 12 orange o5g yeast o300g sugar for coating oPinch of cinnamon oPinch of vanilla oOil for frying Instructions In a bowl combine flour sugar salt lemon and orange zest butter eggs and half the milk with yeast dissolved Mix until dough forms adding the rest of the milk in stages Knead about 10 min until smooth Cover and let rise until tripled in size Turn dough out divide into 9 pieces 100g each shape into rings and pinch ends to form the classic graffe look Place on floured tray cover and let rise again until tripled Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides Roll in seasoned sugar and enjoy warm Find more traditional Italian recipes like this at wwwcookingwithtuccicom If you enjoy my videos Id really appreciate your support even a small gesture makes a big difference You can follow share or buy me a coffee at koficomcookingwithtucci cookingwithtucci graffenapoletane neapolitandoughnuts italianpastry italiandessert