Italian Strufoli Honey Balls
An Italian Christmas Favorite
2 1/2 c flour
4 eggs
1 egg yolk
1/4 c shortening
1/2T sugar
1T baking powder
dash salt
1/2 t. lemon zest
2 C vegetable oil
1 1/2 C honey
1t orange zest
colored sprinkles
almond slices and candied cherries (optional)
Place flour on board, making a well in the center.
Place eggs, egg yolk, shortening, sugar, salt and lemon peel into the well.
Mix well, working the dough with your hands.
Shape into very small balls, the size of marbles.
Let the dough balls rest about 15-20 minutes, covered with damp paper towels, while you heat the oil in a deep stock pot.
Drop the balls, a few at a time into the hot oil (350 degrees) until golden brown.
They'll float, just turn them around a bit for even browning.
Melt honey in a saucepan and add orange zest.
As soon as the balls are fried, take them from the oil directly to the honey pot
Lift them out of the honey with a slotted spoon, placing them on a serving platter
Sprinkle with sprinkles while the honey is warm.
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