Struffoli (Honey Balls)
Struffoli are fried balls of dough soaked in a boiling honey glaze. Struffoli are an Italian specialty, oftentimes served around Christmas and Easter. I used Southern Belle Honey in this recipe, and the cookies just melted in your mouth. Killer Bee Honey would provide a similar result (although the name of the honey goes against the kindly spirit of Christmas!). For a super-sweet cookie, you could try using Orange Blossom Honey, but you might find some of the flavor of this lighter honey is lost when it boils.
Ingredients
60 serv.- eggs↗6
- sugar↗1 tablespoon
- vegetable oil↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
- flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
- baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
- lemon rind↗1⁄2 teaspoon
- vegetable oil↗1 quart
(for frying)
- flour↗1⁄8 cup
(for dusting)
- candy sprinkles↗1⁄8 cup
- Honey Glaze↗
- honey↗1 1⁄2 cups
- lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
- water↗1⁄2 cup
- lemon zest↗1⁄2 teaspoon
- slivered almonds↗2 ounces
for topping
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Beat together eggs, sugar, and oil until foamy. Add flour and baking soda slowly while kneading. Knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
- 2
Divide into 8 smaller balls. Roll each ball into a rope 1/2 inch across, and cut into pieces 1/3-1/2 inch long. Flour each piece lightly to prevent them from sticking together. Fry dough in oil at 375 until golden brown and puffy. Drain well. Arrange fried dough in a tray or mixing bowl.
- 3
Prepare Honey Glaze, and pour over fried dough turn dough until evenly coated with Honey Glaze.
- 4
Boil liquid ingredients until thick remove from heat, and pour over cake.
- 5
Arrange in a pyramid on a serving plate, and cover with candy sprinkles or slivered almonds.
- 6
Cool before serving.
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