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Struffoli v2

Struffoli

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Course Desserts, Other
Servings 6 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • lemon juice from one lemon
  • corn oil
  • honey
  • colored sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Set the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. turn the flour mixture onto a floured board and shape into a mound. make a hole in the center.
  • Beat the eggs with sugar, butter, and lemon juice. Pour into the center of the flour mixture. Mix with your hands until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and chill for several hours. Roll out the dough into 1/2 inch thickness. break off small bits, and into balls the size of hazelnuts.
  • In a deep fryer, fry the balls in corn oil until golden brown. Drain and roll into honey then into sprinkles. Place on a platter and pour remaining honey over all.

Notes

Cook’s Note

To toast the hazelnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before using
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