Struffoli

🥘 Ingredients

• eggs 3
• granulated sugar 1 tbsp
• extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp
• salt 1 pinch
• orange 1
• all purpose flour 2 ½ cups
• light olive oil
• honey 1 cup
• granulated sugar ¼ cup
• colored sprinkles

1. 1

   In a bowl , mix together eggs , granulated sugar , extra virgin olive oil and salt . Grate the orange (for zest) directly into the bowl.
2. 2

   Slowly mix in the all purpose flour until a firm dough has formed. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or so.
3. 3

   Wrap in plastic and allow it to rest at room temperature for about 1 hour .
4. 4

   Cut the dough into 8 pieces and keep covered. Take one piece of dough and roll into a rope about 18 inches long. Cut into small pieces about 0.5 inch lengths or slightly smaller than a marble. Repeat with all the dough.
5. 5

   Heat light olive oil in a deep frying pan filled with about 1 inch of oil to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
6. 6

   When the oil is ready, fry handfuls of the struffoli, stirring to separate the pieces and allowing them to brown and puff up. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on the paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat with all the dough.
7. 7

   To make the honey sauce and coat the dough balls: Place the honey and granulated sugar in a wide frying pan or skillet . Heat to dissolve the sugar then bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 3 minutes to 5 minutes until the sauce is glossy and thickens a little. Don't let it brown or overcook.
8. 8

   Add the fried dough balls, stir and cook over low-medium heat for 5 minutes until all the honey balls are coated.
9. 9

   Remove from the heat and allow to stand for a few minutes to cool and thicken. Stir well.
10. 10

    Pile on a serving plate and decorate with colored sprinkles .