Struffoli Recipe
Are you looking for a compelling Strufoli recipe? Even though Strufoli is a Dessert I relish it any time of the day. The Italian Strufoli has a way of addicting you to it on the first bite. Just try this yummy recipe. I am sure you will love it!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salad oil
1 1/2 cups honey
Red and green candied cherries, each cut in half, for garnish
Directions
1. In large bowl, mix sugar, grated lemon peel, vanilla extract, salt, eggs, and 2 cups flour. With hands, knead in remaining 1/2 cup flour. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. With floured knife, cut dough into 20 equal portions. With palms of hands, roll each portion into 9-inch-long pencillike stick. Cut sticks into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat about 1 1/2 inches salad oil to 375°F. on deep-fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep-fat fryer set at 375°F.).
3. Fry dough pieces in hot oil, a handful at a time, until golden, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove dough pieces to paper towels to drain thoroughly. Place fried dough in large bowl.
4. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat honey to boiling. Pour honey over fried dough and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
2. In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat about 1 1/2 inches salad oil to 375°F. on deep-fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep-fat fryer set at 375°F.).
3. Fry dough pieces in hot oil, a handful at a time, until golden, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove dough pieces to paper towels to drain thoroughly. Place fried dough in large bowl.
4. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat honey to boiling. Pour honey over fried dough and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
