Struffoli

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Ingredients

  • Struffoli:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder. Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into small balls.
  2. Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or until you see little waves on the bottom of the saucepan.
  3. Working in small batches, fry dough balls in the hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer struffoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  4. Heat honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly mix 1/2 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, into honey until sugar is melted and glaze is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze over the top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.
  6. Form struffoli into a tower-shape or Christmas tree-shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareils sprinkles over the struffoli.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

568 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 15.1g 19% DV
Carbs 95.5g 35% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 48.7g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2869.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 218.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 1535.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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