Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2⅔ cups flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 5¾ tablespoons butter ((melted))
  • 1 zest orange
  • 2¾ tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Orange Juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 10½ ounces honey
  • sprinkles
  • slivered almonds

Instruction

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder and the salt, then add the butter, orange zest, sugar and Grand Marnier (or orange juice), start to combine with a fork until crumbly.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix to combine, when almost combined move the mix to a lightly floured flat surface add an extra 1 -1½ tablespoons flour and knead together to form a soft dough.  Cover with a clean tea towel and let rest 30 minutes.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into thin ropes ¼ inch in diameter.  Cut to make small cubes and roll each cube into a ball slightly smaller than a marble. Try to make them all the same size.
  • In a medium pot add 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F add the struffoli (in batches) turning a couple of times and when golden drain on a paper towel lined plate and let cool.
  • While struffoli are cooling in a large pan on low / medium heat, heat the honey until warm and slightly watery. Add the cooled struffoli and mix to coat, then sprinkle with sprinkles and slivered almonds.
  • Then form the honey balls into desired shape, dome, donut (see video)** pyramid.  It is best to oil the glass before placing it in the middle of the plate. Let the finished Struffoli sit until the honey solidifies (approximately 1½ - 2 hours) and then serve.  Enjoy!