NEAPOLITAN STRUFFOLI
Struffoli is a Neapolitan dessert that is traditionally prepared at Christmas and made of tiny dough balls that have been deep-fried and soaked in honey, then piled high on plates and trays. Some like to form them in the shape of Christmas trees or wreaths, always festively covered with multi-colored candy sprinkles. People who grew up with this traditional Christmas treat go out of their way to make sure there is a struffoli on the holiday table.
Provided by FestivelySouthern
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, lemon zest, orange zest, baking powder, and salt together in a food processor; pulse to combine. Mix eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl; add 1/3 cup olive oil and vanilla extract and beat again. Mix together with flour mixture using hands to knead.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat frying oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a floured work surface; continue to knead sticky dough with floured hands. Flatten dough into a thin loaf about 10 inches long. Cut long ropes from the loaf, then slice ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Fry dough pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Heat honey in a saucepan until warm and fluid, about 1 minute. Pour hot honey over struffoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle with multi-colored sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 15 g
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Raymond Legit
[email protected]I've never had struffoli before, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
katy Katy
[email protected]These were delicious! I can't wait to make them again.
Laiba Ashraf
[email protected]I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my struffoli didn't turn out as light and airy as I expected.
HDSx Junayat
[email protected]These were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.
Mr Kashu07
[email protected]I made these struffoli for my Italian friend and she said they were just like her grandmother used to make.
Folayemi Oreofe
[email protected]These were the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table.
Deci Monty
[email protected]I love the flavor of the struffoli, but they were a bit too hard for my liking.
Malik Naeem Khan
[email protected]The struffoli were a bit dry. I think I should have added more honey syrup.
velu devakumar
[email protected]These were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to make them again.
Jay Saha
[email protected]I had a hard time finding the anise extract. Is there a substitute I can use?
Jhora Khan
[email protected]These struffoli were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Shujahat Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of struffoli, but these were really good. They were much lighter and less greasy than I expected.
Mdalamin Alamin
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for my Italian grandmother and she said they were the best struffoli she's ever had.
Cilmi Maxamed
[email protected]I've been making struffoli for years, and this recipe is by far the best. The struffoli are light and airy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
sadee Sadee
[email protected]These struffoli were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.