Struffoli (Honey Balls)

Ingredients

Directions

Whisk together eggs, butter, 1 tsp sugar until foamy. Add baking powder. Add flour. Work the mixture into a soft dough with your hands. Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the width of your index finger and 12 inches long. Cut the ropes into 1 inch pieces. Toss the pieces with enough flour to dust them lightly and shake off excess flour. Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer. Fry the struffoli a few handfuls at a time until they puff up and are golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain.

Combine the honey and the 1/2 cups sugar in a large saucepan over low heat. Stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Keep warm over low heat. Add the fried balls, a few at a time, and turn them with a wooden spoon to coat on all sides. Transfer the balls to a large platter and mound them into a pyramid, shaping with wet hands. Sprinkle with the colored sprinkles and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Then just break off some pieces with your hands to eat.

Reviews

This was a great recipe! My husband is Italian and we have our own family recipe we use during the holiday season, but we decided to try this one and it was terrific! Yes, it is time consuming, but so worth it. Best method for cooking up the balls is definitely the deep fryer; much faster. Enjoy! over 3 years ago by dcozzi

As long as I have been making struffoli I always put in one jigger of Burbon or whisky. It gives the dough a nice flavor. over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.