Palla di Ricotta -- Ricotta Balls

• 1 lb. ricotta
• 1 cup flour
• 1-1/3 tbsp. baking powder
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• Powdered sugar

1. Mix the ingredients, in the order listed, except the powdered sugar, making sure all the ingredients are well mixed.
2. With damp or wet hands, form the ricotta mixture in balls, a bit larger than a meatball, or the size of a golf ball.
3. Let the balls set up, on a rack, for about 1 hour, or until the balls can be handled without falling apart.
4. Fry the Ricotta Balls in olive oil (or shortening) until browned.
5. Drain on absorbent paper toweling.
6. When cool, sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

ricotta, flour, baking powder, eggs, salt, sugar, powdered sugar

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18851 (may not work)