STRUFFOLI
An Italian Christmas tradition. They are little "dough" balls that are fried in oil. Then covered in honey followed chopped nuts (in our family the addition of chocolate sprinkles). This is my Sicilian grandmother's recipe. It is our families last holiday food preparation to be done every year on Christmas Eve as a group effort. I HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY THESE ITALIAN TREATS AS MUCH AS WE DO.
Provided by JERSEY FLOURCHILD
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 14-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the Crisco and sugar in bowl of mixer. Beat till blended and light.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat till blended.
- Add 2 cups of flour and mix well. Add more flour in half cup measurements till you have a nice rollable dough.
- Divide the dough and with a floured counter top and hands roll into long ropes between 1/4"-1/2" thick and then cut ropes with a bread knife into about 1/4" balls. This may seem like it will take a long time but it goes very quickly as I enlist my whole family to take part.
- Fry the balls in hot oil till they are golden brown. Remove and put the fried balls in a bowl (with paper towel on bottom) large enough to hold all the struffoli. Remove the paper towel once all struffoli are done.
- Heat 1 cup of honey in a small saucepan. No need to make it too hot, just warm. Pour honey over the struffoli balls. Sprinkle with walnuts and in our family's case chocolate sprinkles.
- The struffoli can then be put into whatever serving dish you like. I use one with a lid as they should be covered when stored. In my house that is on the kitchen island for easy munching.
- After they have sat over night they will need a good stir as the honey sets to the bottom. They may need more honey as well as they absorb it as they sit.
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Taufiq Hidayat
[email protected]These struffoli were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making them with less honey next time.
greycat14 sam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of struffoli, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. They were light and airy, and the honey glaze was delicious.
Peace Chiwendu
[email protected]These struffoli are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Zeeshan niazi
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these struffoli. The honey and cinnamon give them a warm and inviting flavor.
Md Akbor
[email protected]These struffoli are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Meer Ammar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my struffoli turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Yum!
Cymbel Newell
[email protected]These struffoli are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, crunchy, and addictive. I can't get enough of them!
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[email protected]I made these struffoli for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.