Struffoli - Secretsfrommyapron

Ingredients

4eggs

¼ cup white sugar

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

½ cup honey, or more to taste

½ cup white sugar, or more to taste

1 tablespoon rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder. Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into small balls.

Step 2

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or until you see little waves on the bottom of the saucepan.

Step 3

Working in small batches, fry dough balls in the hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer struffoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Step 4

Heat honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly mix 1/2 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, into honey until sugar is melted and glaze is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze over the top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.

Step 6

Form struffoli into a tower-shape or Christmas tree-shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareils sprinkles over the struffoli.

Cook's Note:

Canola can be substituted for the vegetable oil.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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