Struffoli (Honey Balls)

• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar plus one teaspoon
• 2 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup honey
• 1 x vegetable oil
• 1 x colored sprinkles

1. Whisk together eggs, butter, 1 teaspoon sugar until foamy.
2. Add baking powder.
3. Add flour.
4. Work the mixture into a soft dough with your hands.
5. Divide dough into 4 pieces.
6. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the width of your index finger and 12 inches long.
7. Cut the ropes into 1 inch pieces.
8. Toss the pieces with enough flour to dust them lightly and shake off excess flour.
9. Heat oil to 375F (190C) in a deep fryer.
10. Fry the struffoli a few handfuls at a time until they puff up and are golden brown.
11. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain.
12. Combine the honey and the 1/2 cups sugar in a large saucepan over low heat.
13. Stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
14. Keep warm over low heat.
15. Add the fried balls, a few at a time, and turn them with a wooden spoon to coat on all sides.
16. Transfer the balls to a large platter and mound them into a pyramid, shaping with wet hands.
17. Sprinkle with the colored sprinkles and let stand for 1 to 2 hours.
18. Then just break off some pieces with your hands to eat.

eggs, butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, honey, vegetable oil, colored sprinkles

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/struffoli-honey-balls-1120 (may not work)