In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar and salt. Cook until the butter melts.
Add the flour and mix vigorously until the dough comes together in a ball. Continue cooking for a minute or two.
Place the dough in the bowl and continue mixing until you don’t see any more steaming rising up from the bowl. (I use a hand mixer or mix by hand. If you have a standing mixer, use the paddle attachment).
Add the eggs one at a time and continue mixing as each egg is added.
Pour at least 2 inches of oil into a large, heavy pot. Heat up the oil to 375°.
Add small balls of dough directly into the hot oil. I use a plastic teaspoon measuring device to get the right size for my zeppole.
Fry the zeppole for about five minutes, making certain that they are cooked evenly on all sides.
Use a slotted spoon and remove the zeppole to a paper towel lined baking sheet. Dust with powered sugar, and control the gang from knocking down the door to get them.
Recipe by Gracie's Ravioli at https://graciesravioli.com/zeppoles-how-to-make/