STRUFFOLI(Honey Balls)

* Exported from MasterCook *

STRUFFOLI (Honey Balls)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian
Holiday Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Large eggs
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1 tablespoon Butter -- softened
1 cup Honey
1 teaspoon Sugar -- plus
Vegetable oil -- for deep-fryi
1/2 cup Sugar
Colored sprinkles
2 cup All-purpose flour

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" pieces. Toss
the pieces with enough flour to dust them lightly and shake off excess flour.
Heat oil to 375F 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.



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