1. In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat 2" of vegetable oil to 375°. 2. Cover a wire rack with paper towels and place on a baking sheet near your heated oil. 3. While the oil is heating, in a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add ricotta and blend until smooth. Add flour and baking powder and combine until JUST blended. 4. Using a very small ice cream scoop, melon baller or 2 teaspoons, slide 8 walnut-size balls of fritter batter into the hot oil. 5. Fry until deep golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. 6. Transfer fritters to rack with a slotted spoon to drain. 7. Continue frying in batches of 8. 8. Arrange on a platter and dust well with confectioners' sugar and/or cinnamon sugar and serve with your favorite preserve. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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