-
1
Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
-
2
Add all liquid ingredients (Except honey) to dry to form a dough.
-
3
Knead dough well to incorporate all ingredients.
-
4
For balls roll dough out in 1/4 inch round strips like pencils.
-
5
Cut the pieces at small intervals with an angle cut.
-
6
How far apart you make the cut is your judgment call, as the smaller the spacing the smaller the balls and vice versa.
-
7
Mom likes the look leaving them as is with the angle cut giving a unique shape to the balls as they fry.
-
8
If you prefer perfectly rounded balls, you can roll the pieces in the palms of your hands like miniature meatballs before frying.
-
9
For ribbons cut some of the dough in flat strips about 1/2 inch wide preferably using a crimped edge cutting wheel as it gives a fancy serrated edge to them.
-
10
Form loops or bow shapes with the ribbons and deep fry balls and ribbons separately until golden brown (ribbons as they are flat will cook quicker than the balls).
-
11
Drain on absorbent paper.
-
12
Heat honey in a deep pot until it starts to thin out and become pourable.
-
13
Remove from heat.
-
14
Dip bows and ribbons in warm honey and set aside.
-
15
Add balls to the honey and toss to coat.
-
16
Transfer balls to holiday platter and top with the ribbons and bows.
-
17
Or you can mound the balls to look like a Christmas tree and decorate with bows on the sides.
-
18
Sprinkle with multi colored sprinkles.
