Struffoli (Neapolitan Honey Balls)

Name: Struffoli (Neapolitan Honey Balls)
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 (Makes 4½ cups)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups (10 ounces; 283 grams), all-purpose flour; ¼ cup (1¾ ounces; 50 grams), sugar; ½ teaspoon, table salt; ¼ teaspoon, baking powder; 3 , large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 teaspoons, vanilla extract; 2 quarts, vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup, honey; 2 tablespoons multicolored, nonpareils, plus extra for garnish; ¼ cup, sliced almonds, toasted (optional); 2 tablespoons, candied orange peel, chopped fine (optional); 8 candied, cherries (optional)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2021, America's Test Kitchen TV

Desserts or Baked Goods

Tiny fried dough balls coated in honey and colorful sprinkles, struffoli will make you want to gather round with the ones you love.

SERVES6 to 8 (Makes 4½ cups)

TIME2 hours, plus 20 minutes cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Struffoli, a classic Neapolitan treat that's traditionally served at Christmas, Easter, and other festive occasions, consists of chickpea-size deep-fried dough balls that have been drenched in warm honey, piled onto a platter, and topped wi...

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