Monday, January 28, 2013

Strufoli







2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking flour
4 tbsp. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 fl.oz whiskey (rye, bourbon or Canadian works but not scotch)
3 cups honey
oil or shortening for deep frying
multi-color sprinkles (non-parells)


1) Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2) Add all liquid ingredients (except honey) to dry to form a dough.
3) Knead dough well.
4) For balls roll dough out in 1/4 inch round strips like pencils.
5) Cut the pieces at small intervals with an angle cut.
6) Deep fry until golden brown.
7) Drain on paper towels.
8) Heat honey in a microwave until it starts to thin out and become pourable.
9) Add balls to the honey and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sprinkles.



There are many versions of this recipe..this is just one..  enjoy :)