Frittole (doughnut)

Frittole are an Italian fried doughnut type food made from a dough with raisins, orange peel, and lemon peel in it. They are eaten in and around the Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto regions. However is known to be founded around the Giuliani areas of Trieste and Venice. Many variations are common, including custard and chocolate filling. They are fried in oil until golden brown and sprinkled with sugar. They are included in the British Museum Cookbook by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson and a book about Venice from 1879. A Vendita Frittole is a fritter and liquor shop.