Instructions: Beat ricotta with eggs & sugar till blended and smooth. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder & salt;add to ricotta mixture, beating till smooth.

Pour oil into deep pan to depth of 1 1/2";heat to 360 on deep-frying thermometer. For each puff, drop a rounded teaspoonful into hot oil; fry several at a time till golden brown (about 1 1/2 minutes). Lit out with slotted spoon; drain well.

If made ahead, let cool, then wrap airtight and rerigerate. To reheat, arrangepuffs on single layer on rimmed baking sheet; place in 350ven or about 10 min., or till heated through.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.

Makes 3 1/2 doz.

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