Authentic Italian Struffoli
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This Authentic Struffoli recipe is made with small crunchy fried dough balls mixed with honey and decorated. The perfect Italian dessert.
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Ingredients
STRUFFOLI DOUGH
- 2⅔ cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 5¾ tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 zest orange
- 2¾ tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Orange Juice
- 3 large eggs
TOPPINGS
- 10½ ounces honey
- 2-3 tablespoons Sprinkles
- 2-3 tablespoons slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder and the salt, then add the butter, orange zest, sugar and Grand Marnier (or orange juice), start to combine with a fork until crumbly.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix to combine, when almost combined move the mix to a lightly floured flat surface add an extra 1 -1½ tablespoons flour and knead together to form a soft dough. Cover with a clean tea towel and let rest 30 minutes.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into thin ropes ¼ inch in diameter. Cut to make small cubes and roll each cube into a ball slightly smaller than a marble. Try to make them all the same size.
- In a medium pot add 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F add the struffoli (in batches) turning a couple of times and when golden drain on a paper towel lined plate and let cool.
- While struffoli are cooling in a large pan on low / medium heat, heat the honey until warm and slightly watery. Add the cooled struffoli and mix to coat, then sprinkle with sprinkles and slivered almonds.
- Move the struffoli mixture to a serving platter or plate that has been lightly greased or sprayed with cooking spray, form the mixture into the desired shape, a dome or wreath shape. Let the finished Struffoli sit until the honey solidifies (approximately 1 1/2 – 2 hours) and then serve.
Notes
- Struffoli are made with a very simple and easy dough. I added a little Grand Marnier but you could always add Rum, Brandy or even orange juice if you wanted.
- Struffoli can be formed as a simple Pyramid, or as I did in a wreath / donut shape, place a glass in the middle of a plate and place the honey balls around it. Once the honey has solidified remove the glass and serve.
- A great idea is to use half an orange to help shape your struffoli, that way you don’t get your hands all sticky. Just guide the orange cut side against the honey balls to help firm it into place.
- Keep the Struffoli well covered and it will keep for up to three days. You can keep also keep the fried and unglazed honey balls in an airtight container for about five days.
- Keep the Struffoli well covered and it will keep for up to three days. You can keep also keep the fried and unglazed honey balls in an airtight container for about five days.
- Or they can be frozen also. If you prefer you can make the dough with a maximum of 3 hours in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.
- Or they can be frozen also. If you prefer you can make the dough with a maximum of 3 hours in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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