Struffoli (Honey balls)

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tsp
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup honey

Preparation

Step 1

whisk together the eggs, butter & 1 tsp sugar til foamy

sift flour & baking baking powder & stir into egg mixture

work mixture into soft dough

divide dough into 4 pieces; roll each piece into 12" rope on floured board

Cut into 1" pieces

toss pieces with flour to dust lightly, shake off excess flour

Deep fry a few at a time until golden

transfer to paper to drain

Combine honey & 1/2 cup sugar, cook over low heat; pour over fried balls & sprinkle with colores sprinkles
Note: Grandma use honey plain, not mixed with sugar or cooked