Sfinge di Ricotta

1 pinch salt

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon baking powder

4 eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

½ cup milk

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

⅓ cup confectioners sugar for decoration

4 cups cake flour

In a large bowl; mix eggs, white sugar, and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.

In a frying pan over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner s sugar if desired.