STRUFOLI
These marble sized balls of fried dough covered with honey and sprinkle with candy confetti...Without Strufoli in our house is not Christmas...Enjoy...
List of Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp.cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp.margarine
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- veg oil
- confetti candy
Instructions
- In large bowl,mix together eggs,sugar,van extract and margarine.Add flour,one cup at a time.The last 1/2 cup of flour can be added if necessary to make a smooth dough.Let dough stay in bowl,covered with a dish,for about 1/2 hour,the dough must rest.
- Roll out portions of dough.Cut dough into strips,rounded like pretzels,then cut in 1/2 inch pieces.
- Heat about 2-1/2 inches of oil in bottom of pan.
- Fry the pieces of dough,a handful at a time.(If you can do this in a frying basket,it will be easier to take them out)Place pieces on paper towels to drain.
- Heat honey until just under boiling point.Place strufoli in bowl and dizzle honey over them,gently tossing.
- Arrange on a large platter and sprinkle with confetti candy(you may also use Toasted Almonds) Shape into mound on a large flat dish...
Final Comments
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