struffoli-honey balls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Millie Terranova
Ocean, NJ

Christmas Holiday Favorite

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For struffoli-honey balls

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 lg
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1/2 lg
    orange zest
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemonicello, rum or brandy or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 1/2 stick
    unsalted butter, cut into pieces room temperature
  • GLAZE
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • TOPPINGS
  • candy sprinkles
  • or powder sugar
  • lemon zest, grated
  • orange zest, grated
  • OIL FOR FRYING-CANOLA, PEANUT OIL OR VEGETABLE OIL

How To Make struffoli-honey balls

  • 1
    Mix all dry ingredients and then add wet ingredients and work it together until you have a smooth dough
  • 2
    Make a ball of the dough Refrig dough ½ hour. Will need extra flour for working dough Make a ball and cut into four pieces. Roll into ropes, cut and roll into small balls.
  • 3
    Drop into hot oil temperature 350 degrees, I use thermometer. Cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. I use Canola Oil, but can use peanut or vegetable oil
  • 4
    Melt honey and sugar until it is thin. Be careful not to over cook. Just melt enough so that it is blended. Place drained struffoli in big bowl, pour honey mixture and toss to cover struffoli. Add topping and enjoy. Must warn they are very addictive. Enjoy

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