Struffoli

Struffoli is a classic Italian holiday dessert.

All the ingredients are mixed together in a food processor to form the dough.  Then I roll little dough balls to get ready for frying.  When they cool I coat them with a honey-rum glaze!  Sprinkles make them pretty.  The dough isn't too sweet and the glaze is just right!

Here's my recipe:

Struffoli

2 cups flour 4-5 tsp rum

3 tsp baking powder 2+ tsp lemon zest

2 Tbs sugar 2+ tsp orange zest

1 / 2 tsp salt 1 / 2 cup honey

2 eggs 2 tsp sugar or rum

4 Tbs soft butter oil for frying

1. Combine all ingredients (except honey and sugar/rum) in a food processor.
2. Blend to pizza dough consistency.
3. Wrap in plastic and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. Cut off piece of dough the size of a tomato and roll out to 1 / 2 inch diameter cylinder.
5. Cut small pieces and roll into balls.
6. Fry for 2-3 minutes in oil.  Set on paper towels to cool.
7. Heat 1 / 2 cup honey and 1 tsp sugar.
8. Pour over Struffoli and decorate with sprinkles.