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Zippula

Fried dough made to a recipe from Calabria, Italy

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Zippula (pl.: zippuli; Italian: zeppola or zeppola calabrese) is a fried dough made to a recipe from Calabria, Italy. Zippula is made with flour, water, yeast, boiled potatoes, and a pinch of salt. There are many variations: often anchovies are added, but salt cod, stockfish, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives or 'nduja may also be added.

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