Struffoli (Honey Balls)

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
3	each	eggs
1	tablespoon	butter, softened
1	teaspoon	sugar AND 1/2 c sugar
2	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	baking powder
1	cup	honey
1		vegetable oil
1		colored sprinkles

Directions:
Whisk together eggs, butter, 1 tsp sugar until foamy. Add baking powder. Add flour. Work the mixture into a soft dough with your hands. Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the width of your index finger and 12 inches long. Cut the ropes into 1 inch pieces. Toss the pieces with enough flour to dust them lightly and shake off excess flour. Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer. Fry the struffoli a few handfuls at a time until they puff up and are golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Combine the honey and the 1/2 cups sugar in a large saucepan over low heat. Stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Keep warm over low heat. Add the fried balls, a few at a time, and turn them with a wooden spoon to coat on all sides. Transfer the balls to a large platter and mound them into a pyramid, shaping with wet hands. Sprinkle with the colored sprinkles and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Then just break off some pieces with your hands to eat.

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