Frittelle (sometimes called fritole) are Venetian doughnuts often served during Carnival. Similar to bomboloni, they are round, yeast-risen fried pastries. Frittelle are served in a number of different forms, including Fritelle Veneziane, which are unfilled and have pine nuts and raisins stirred into the dough; as well as several filled varieties.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frittelle