Zucchini Doughnuts (Gogosi cu Dovlecel)

My mom always used to make these zucchini doughnuts every summer. They remind me of my childhood and our apartment in Brasov, Romania. This simple recipe brings out the sweetness of the zucchini, it’s a summer delight!

Ingredients (for about 20 doughnuts):

2 medium zucchini – washed, grated and drained (no need to peel the zucchini)
2 cups flour
3 eggs
3 TBSP sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder

Oil for frying
Powder sugar

Directions:

Heat oil over medium heat
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together – zucchini, flour, eggs, sugar and baking powder
Spoon the dough gently in the oil and fry about 1-2 minutes on each side
Drain on a paper tower and sprinkle powder sugar on top