ITALIAN HONEY BALLS (PIGNOLATA OR STRUFFOLI)
Make and share this Italian Honey Balls (Pignolata or Struffoli) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dough ingredients well. Knead on floured board. Let dough rest for a while.
- Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
- Cut dough into 1/4 strips and roll thin (thinner than a pencil).
- Cut off pieces of rolls making tiny pieces (smaller than peas).
- Deep fry in oil. Drain well on paper towels.
- Meanwhile heat honey and sugar. Boil for 15 minutes.
- Stir hot syrup into dough pieces. Stir in almonds.
- Using finger tips dipped in ice water carefully pour mixture onto board. Make into individual size cirles (golf ball size).
- Warning this is very hot so use cooled fingers and spatula to shape but you must work quickly as it hardens quickly.
- Some put sprinkles on top but that is optional.
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[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pine nuts in the honey syrup for chopped pistachios. They were just as delicious.
Aadhil Naleem
[email protected]These honey balls are a great way to use up leftover dough. I always have some extra dough in the fridge and I love turning it into these delicious treats.
Lungisa Yaphi
[email protected]I'm Italian and I can say that these honey balls are authentic and delicious. They taste just like the ones my grandmother used to make.
RyzerB
[email protected]I've made these honey balls several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Salam Shily
[email protected]These honey balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Thanu Thanu
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these honey balls without any problems. The recipe is very forgiving.
Antispiral
[email protected]These honey balls are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Smoke FF
[email protected]I brought these honey balls to a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Nancy Andis
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried desserts, but these honey balls were an exception. They were light and airy, and the honey syrup was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Rohat kabir Tahin
[email protected]These honey balls were so addictive! I couldn't stop eating them.
Hamim Islam
[email protected]I added a bit of cinnamon to the honey syrup and it gave the honey balls a delicious warm flavor.
Charles Hayman
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the honey balls turned out perfectly golden and crispy.
Kunsang Sherpa Fg
[email protected]These Italian honey balls were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.