SCOTT BAIO'S GRANDMOTHER'S RICOTTA PUFFS

1 (1 lb.) container ricotta cheese
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
powdered sugar (for topping)

Heat oil in a deep saucepan or fryer to 375.

Mix together all ingredients except powdered sugar.

Carefully, add a tbsp. of mixture at a time to hot oil. Within a minute, balls will form puffs and turn a golden brown.

Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Note from source: These are really good. I found the recipe years ago in a newspaper. It's Scott Baio's Grandmother's Ricotta Puffs.

Makes 2 dozen
Adapted from source: Bunny/OC