Struffoli -- Honey Balls

1. 1

   Beat or whisk together the eggs, butter and a teaspoon of sugar until foamy.

2. 2

   Mix the flour with the baking powder and gradually add to the egg mixture.

3. 3

   Work the mixture into a soft dough with your hands.

4. 4

   Adjust the consistency with flour or melted butter.

5. 5

   Divide dough into 4 or 5 workable sections and roll each piece on a floured surface into a rope about 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut the ropes into 1 inch pieces.

7. 7

   With floured hands, roll each piece to form it into a ball.

8. 8

   Toss the balls with enough flour to coat very lightly.

9. 9

   In a small sauce pan filled with oil fry the balls.

10. 10

    Dont overcrowd the pan.

11. 11

    Fry until browned and puffed.

12. 12

    Transfer to absorbent paper toweling to drain.

13. 13

    In a sauce pan, mix the honey, orange rind and 1/2 cup of sugar.

14. 14

    Cook slowly until sugar melts.

15. 15

    Add the fried, drained balls a few at a time to coat each ball with the honey mixture.

16. 16

    Transfer the balls to a large plate.

17. 17

    Stack the balls, as they are coated, into a pyramid shape.

18. 18

    Use wet hands to shape the pyramid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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