Struffoli(Btvc62A)

* Exported from MasterCook *

STRUFFOLI (BTVC62A)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Large eggs
2 cup Flour -- sifted
1 tablespoon Butter -- softened
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Plus 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup Honey

Whisk together the eggs, butter, and the 1 tsp sugar until foamy. Sift the
flour with the baking powder and stir into the egg mixture. With your hands,
work the mixture into a soft dough. Divide the 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 the excess flour. In a
deep fryer (or high saucepan) heat vegetable oil (about 3" deep) to 375F.
Fry a couple of struffoli at a time, until puffed up and golden brown. Transfer
to paper towel to drain with a slotted spoon. In a large saucepan, combine the
honey and the 1/2 cup sugar and heat 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 plate and mound them into a pyramid, shaping it with wet hands. Sprinkle
with colored sprinkles and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Then just break off
pieces with your hands to eat.



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