Sfingi

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Mix together baking powder and 1/2 cup flour. Fold into ricotta mixture. Add enough remaining flour to make a thick batter. Let rest 1 hour.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat until a small amount of batter dropped in oil sizzles and starts to color. Drop batter by teaspoons into hot oil and deep-fry until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 3
Stack sfingi on a serving platter in a pyramid. Drizzle stack with honey and dust with confectioner's sugar.