Neapolitan Struffoli

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Neapolitan Struffoli). Struffoli is a Neapolitan dessert that is traditionally prepared at Christmas and made of tiny dough balls that have been deep-fried and soaked in honey, then piled high on plates and trays. Some like to form them in the shape of Christmas trees or wreaths, always festively covered with multi-colored candy sprinkles. People who grew up with this traditional Christmas treat go out of their way to make sure there is a struffoli on the holiday table.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 48

Yield: 48 servings

Neapolitan Struffoli

Ingredients

5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®)

1 lemon

zested

½ orange

zested

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

6 jumbo eggs

½ cup cane sugar

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

or as needed

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 cups honey

¼ cup multi-colored sprinkles

or more to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Combine flour lemon zest orange zest baking powder and salt together in a food processor; pulse to combine. Mix eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl; add 1/3 cup olive oil and vanilla extract and beat again. Mix together with flour mixture using hands to knead.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat frying oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer dough to a floured work surface; continue to knead sticky dough with floured hands. Flatten dough into a thin loaf about 10 inches long. Cut long ropes from the loaf then slice ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Fry dough pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 5

Heat honey in a saucepan until warm and fluid about 1 minute. Pour hot honey over struffoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle with multi-colored sprinkles.

Nutritional Information

Neapolitan Struffoli

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 162.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 25.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 15g

Fat: 6.7g 10%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 30.2mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 39.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 4.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 22.4mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.4mg 1%

Potassium: 22.1mg 1%

Sodium: 66.8mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 60.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.