Description
Classic Struffoli, or Italian Honey Balls, are light and airy fried dough balls coated in sweet honey syrup and decorated with festive rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Rainbow sprinkles for decoration
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, and citrus zest. Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape Dough: Divide the dough into small portions and roll into thin ropes. Cut the ropes into small, pea-sized pieces.
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Dough Balls: Fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Honey: In a large saucepan, warm the honey over low heat. Add the fried dough balls and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve: Arrange the honey-coated Struffoli on a platter and decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Fry the dough balls in small batches to ensure even cooking.
Warm the honey slightly before coating the dough balls for better coverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 6g