Struffoli (Honey Balls)

• 6 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
• 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/8 cup flour (for dusting)
• 1/8 cup candy sprinkles
• Honey Glaze
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 ounces slivered almonds, for topping

1. Beat together eggs, sugar, and oil until foamy. Add flour and baking soda slowly while kneading. Knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
2. Divide into 8 smaller balls. Roll each ball into a rope 1/2 inch across, and cut into pieces 1/3-1/2 inch long. Flour each piece lightly to prevent them from sticking together. Fry dough in oil at 375 until golden brown and puffy. Drain well. Arrange fried dough in a tray or mixing bowl.
3. Prepare Honey Glaze, and pour over fried dough turn dough until evenly coated with Honey Glaze.
4. Honey Glaze directions:
5. Boil liquid ingredients until thick remove from heat, and pour over cake.
6. Arrange in a pyramid on a serving plate, and cover with candy sprinkles or slivered almonds.
7. Cool before serving.

eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, flour, baking powder, lemon rind, vegetable oil, flour, sprinkles, honey, honey, lemon juice, water, lemon zest, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/struffoli-honey-balls-463736 (may not work)