STRUFFOLI

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Struffoli are little balls of dough in a honey/sugar glaze, with nonpareil sprinkles. My grandma always made them for Christmas, but since she can't do it anymore, I came up with my own variation that she loves because mine are a little bit sweeter than the traditional bread-like ones. Also, they have to be formed into a tower...it's tradition.

Provided by Jess

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup honey, or more to taste
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder. Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into small balls.
  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or until you see little waves on the bottom of the saucepan.
  • Working in small batches, fry dough balls in the hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer struffoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Heat honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly mix 1/2 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, into honey until sugar is melted and glaze is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze over the top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.
  • Form struffoli into a tower-shape or Christmas tree-shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareils sprinkles over the struffoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 97 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

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