How to Make Strufoli II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Strufoli is a traditional Italian dessert that is typically made during the holidays. It is a sweet and festive treat that is often enjoyed by families and friends during Christmas and Easter. The name "strufoli" comes from the Italian word "struff," which means "small ball," and this dessert is essentially a pile of small, honey-coated dough balls that are fried to perfection.

There are many variations of strufoli, but this recipe for Strufoli II is a classic version that is loved by...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups honey
  • ¾ cup pine nuts
  • 2 ¼ ounces colored candy sprinkles

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Mix together in a large bowl 2-1/2 cups of the flour. Add sugar, baking powder, lemon rind and salt. Make a depression in the middle. Drop into it the eggs and the melted butter or margarine. Mix with a wooden spoon and then with the hands until dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup of flour as needed. Knead dough on floured surface until it isn't sticky anymore.
  • Break off pieces of dough and roll into ropes about the size of a pencil. Cut into pieces 1/4 inch long. Roll these pieces into little balls and set aside.
  • In deep frying pan, heat oil about 2 inches deep. Fry balls until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 1-1/2 cups of pure honey to a boil. Let honey boil gently for about 3 minutes before adding little dough balls, stirring gently with wooden spoon until they are well-coated.
  • Remove balls from honey with a slotted spoon and place in a deep dish or mound them on a platter. Sprinkle surface evenly with nuts and multicolored sprinkles. Cool.
  • Nutrition

    610 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 348mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 109g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 221mg