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Struffoli (Neapolitan Honey Fried Dough)

Struffoli is a fried Neapolitan dessert.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 6 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1½ cups white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dry sherry
  • Flour
  • Shortening or oil for deep frying
  • 1½ cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 cups honey
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine eggs, oil, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, and sherry. Mix in enough flour to make a dough. The dough should be somewhat sticky but still workable.
  2. 2
    Shape dough into small balls, about ½ inch in diameter.
  3. 3
    Heat the shortening or oil to 350–375°F. Deep fry the dough balls until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. 4
    Mix all the glaze ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Dip each fritter into the glaze, and remove.
Category
Desserts
Method
Frying
Cuisine
Italian