Strufoli(Honey Clusters)
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. honey
- multi-colored jimmies
- Heat oil to 365u0b0 in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
- In large bowl place flour and salt.
- Make well in center of flour; add eggs, one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition.
- Add vanilla.
- Mix to make soft dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead.
- Divide dough into halves.
- Lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick.
- Use palm of hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.
- Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float, uncrowded, one layer deep in fat. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally during fry time.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile cook honey in skillet over low heat about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add deep fried pieces, stirring constantly until all are coated with honey.
- Remove strufoli with a slotted spoon and set in refrigerator to chill slightly.
- Remove to a large serving platter and arrange in a cone shaped mound.
- Sprinkle with multi-colored jimmies.
- Chill in refrigerator.
flour, salt, eggs, vanilla, honey, multicolored jimmies
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=949079 (may not work)