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Christmas Honey Fritters (Struffoli)

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Christmas Honey Fritters (Struffoli)

Christmas Honey Fritters (Struffoli)

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Equipment

  • - Deep Fryer with Adjustable Temperature Controls

  • - Candy Thermometer

  • - Non-stick Cooking Pot

  • - Silicone Spatula

  • - Oven Mitts

  • - Airtight Container (for storing leftovers)

  • - Digital Food Scale

  • - Mixing Bowls Set (various sizes)

  • - Colander or Strainer

  • - Storage Containers or Ziploc Bags

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • Grated zest of 2 lemons

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Grated zest of 1 orange

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon limoncello or grand Marnier

  • 4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, for deep-frying

  • 2 cups honey

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, yolk, half the lemon zest, the orange zest, salt, and limoncello. Stir with a wooden spoon to mix well, then knead into a firm dough, 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and allow to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Cut the dough into golf ball-sized pieces. One at a time, roll each one into a 1/2-inch-thick rope, and cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces, and roll each piece into a ball. Place in a floured tray.
3

Instruction 3

In a large deep pot, heat the oil to 375°F. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, fry the balls until dark golden brown, using a slotted spoon to turn them often; they will puff up while cooking. As they finish, transfer them to a tray lined with paper towels, to drain.
4

Instruction 4

When all of the struffoli are cooked, combine the honey, lemon juice, and the remaining lemon zest in a wide 6-to 8-quart pot until quite warm (about 150°F) and substantially thinner. Add the struffoli and stir carefully until well coated. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pot, stirring frequently.
5

Instruction 5

Pour out the stroffoli onto a large serving tray in the form of a pyramid or a ring. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.
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