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                           Struffoli (BTVC62A)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      lg            Eggs
   2      c             Flour -- sifted
   1      tb            Butter -- softened
     1/2  ts            Baking powder
     1/2  c             Sugar -- +1 ts
   1      c             Honey

Whisk together the eggs, butter, and the 1 ts sugar until foamy. Sift
the flour with the baking powder and stir into the egg mixture. With
your hands, work the mixture into a soft dough. Divide the dough into
4 pieces.

On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the width of
your index finger and 12" long. Cut the ropes into 1" pieces. Toss
the pieces with enough flour to dust them lightly, and shake off the
excess flour.

In a deep fryer (or high saucepan) heat vegetable oil (about 3" deep)
to 375°F. Fry a couple of struffoli at a time, until puffed up and
golden brown. Transfer to paper towel to drain with a slotted spoon.

In a large saucepan, combine the honey and the 1/2 cup sugar and heat
over low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved; keep warm
over low heat. Add the fried balls a few at a time, and turn them
with a wooden spoon to coat on all sides. Transfer the balls to a
large plate and mound them into a pyramid, shaping it with wet hands.

Sprinkle with colored sprinkles and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Then
just break off pieces with your hands to eat.


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