Ingredients for Grandma Helen's Struffoli
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whiskey
- 2 cups honey
- Oil
- Colored Sprinkles
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How to Make Grandma Helen's Struffoli
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and orange zest (if using) in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half into 1/4-inch thick strips, like pencils.
- Cut the strips at small intervals (approximately 1/2 inch apart) at an angle. The smaller the spacing, the smaller the balls.
- Optional: Roll the cut pieces into small balls between your palms for perfectly round shapes.
- Roll out the remaining half of the dough into 1/2-inch wide strips using a crimped edge cutting wheel for decorative edges.
- Form loops or bow shapes with the ribbons.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the balls and ribbons in batches, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a deep pot, gently heat the honey until it becomes pourable and slightly thinned (do not boil).
- Remove from heat.
- Add the fried balls to the warm honey and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer the honey-coated balls to a serving platter.
- Dip the ribbons and bows in the warm honey and arrange them on top of the balls.
- Alternatively, mound the balls to resemble a Christmas tree and decorate with the ribbons and bows.
- Sprinkle generously with multi-colored sprinkles.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
295g
Fat
3g
Carbs
30g
