''Frittella'' (: ''frittelle'') is a type of

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fried

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made from

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, typically with

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s, orange peels, or lemon peel in them. They are eaten in and around the

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and

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regions; however, ''frittelle'' originated around the Giuliani areas of

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and

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. Many variations are common, including custard and chocolate fillings. They are fried in oil until golden brown and sprinkled with sugar. ''Frittelle'' are included in the '' British Museum Cookbook'' by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson and a book about Venice from 1879. Frittelle di carnevale

They are known as ''frìtołe'' in Venetian and ''frittelle'' or ''frittole'' in

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in a number of different forms, including ''frìtołe veneziane'', which are unfilled and have pine nuts and raisins stirred into the dough, and several filled varieties. Fillings include pastry cream,

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, and occasionally less common fillings such as apple or chocolate custard cream. Fritulis

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, they are called ''fritulis''. In the ''

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'' (municipality) of

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, located in the Apulia region, ''frittelle'' (sometimes spelt ''frittelli'') is used as another name for

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''Fritula''

In Croatia, ''frittelle'' are called ''fritule'' (: ''fritula'') and are made particularly for

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. They are usually flavored with

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and citrus zest, containing

s, and are topped with

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. A variant with potatoes is also made in the

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. Another variant of the dish, called ''miške'', is prepared in Slovenia.

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