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Best Easy Struffoli Recipe

Name: Best Easy Struffoli Recipe
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 90 g
Ingredients: All-purpose flour 2 cups; Large eggs 3 pieces; Unsalted butter 3 tbsp; Sugar 2 tbsp; Lemon zest 1 tsp; Baking powder 1 tsp; Vegetable oil 2 cups; Honey 0.75 cup; Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles 3 tbsp; Salt 0.25 tsp

Tiny fried dough balls coated in honey and sprinkles are Naples' most festive Christmas sweet. These golden mediterranean morsels are a family tradition during the holiday season.

Cook 55 min Difficulty NORMAL 330 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Large eggs 3 pieces
Unsalted butter 3 tbsp
Sugar 2 tbsp
Lemon zest 1 tsp
Baking powder 1 tsp
Vegetable oil 2 cups

Seasonings/Sauce

Honey 0.75 cup
Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles 3 tbsp
Salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 49 g 59%

Protein 6 g 7%

Fat 12 g 34%

Serving size 90g

Cooking steps

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, and softened butter. Knead until a smooth, slightly tacky dough forms, about 10 minutes.
2

Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into ropes about 1/2 inch thick, using light pressure to prevent dense struffoli.
3

Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and roll each piece gently in your hands to form balls. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to avoid sticking.
4

In a deep saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high to 350°F. Fry dough balls in batches, turning occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan.
5

Drain fried balls on paper towels. In a large skillet, warm honey over low heat. Add all fried struffoli, tossing gently to coat each evenly.
6

Arrange honey-coated struffoli in a mound or wreath shape on a platter. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils before the honey sets. Cool and serve.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient that gives Struffoli its signature taste and texture?

The key ingredient in Struffoli is honey, which gives the fried dough balls their distinctive sweetness and sticky, glossy coating. Combined with all-purpose flour and eggs in the dough, the honey's flavor and texture define the festive spirit of this dessert.

Q. How important is frying temperature when making Struffoli?

Maintaining the oil at 350°F is crucial. If the oil is too hot, the dough will brown too quickly on the outside and remain raw inside; too cold, and the struffoli become greasy. Fry in batches and use medium-high heat to ensure even coloring and a crisp shell.

Q. How do you keep Struffoli crisp yet tender, and avoid making them too dense?

To prevent dense struffoli, handle the dough gently and avoid over-kneading. Roll the dough ropes with a light touch and fry the balls in hot oil without overcrowding the pan. This approach creates a light interior with a crisp exterior after the honey coating.

Q. How many calories and how much carbohydrate does a serving of Struffoli provide?

Each 90g serving of Struffoli contains around 330 kcal, with approximately 49g of carbohydrates (59% of total calories), 6g protein (7%), and 12g fat (34%).

Best Easy Struffoli Recipe

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