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Struffoli

Course Desserts, Other
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 -10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large lemon zested (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 large orange zested (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 3 tbs sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt fine
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 stick (2 oz) unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbs white wine such as pinot grigio
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts toasted (see Cook's Note)
  • cookng spray
  • sugar sprinkles for decoration
  • confectioners sugar for dusting , optional

Instructions

  • For the dough: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together 2 cups of flour, lemon zest, orange zest, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the eggs, wine, and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture forms into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal-sized pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut each piece of dough into 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip of pastry into 1/2-inch pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a small ball about the size of a hazelnut. Lightly dredge the dough balls in flour, shaking off any excess. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.). In batches, fry the dough until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. (The rested and quartered dough can also be rolled on a floured work surface into 1/2-inch thick logs and cut into equal-sized 1/2-inch pieces. The dough pieces can then be rolled into small balls and fried as above).
  • In a large saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the fried dough and hazelnuts and stir until coated in the honey mixture. Allow the mixture to cool in the pan for 2 minutes.
  • Spray the outside of a small, straight-sided water glass with vegetable oil cooking spray and place in the center of a round platter. Using a large spoon or damp hands, arrange the struffoli and hazelnuts around the glass to form a wreath shape. Drizzle any remaining honey mixture over the struffoli. Allow to set for 2 hours (can be made 1 day in advance). Decorate with sprinkles and dust with powdered sugar, if using. Remove the glass from the center of the platter and serve.

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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Struffoli

6 Dozen
4-5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
juice of one lemon
corn oil
honey
colored sprinkles
Seit 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.