Struffoli

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Slowly stir flour into egg mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, adding more flour if needed, until the dough is firm enough to roll into balls.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll dough into small balls.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Working in small batches, fry dough balls in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer struffoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'To make the sweet glaze: 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.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze on top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Arrange struffoli into a tower shape or Christmas tree shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over struffoli.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)