Struffoli
Ingredients
4 Eggs
1-1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tbs. Whiskey or Rum
2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
3 tsp. Baking Powder
3 tsp. Vanilla
3-4 Cups Flour
Vegetable Oil for frying
Honey
Toppings -Candy sprinkles, nuts, candied almonds, etc.
Dough
Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight or 3 hours
1. Mix together 4 eggs and 1-1/4 cup sugar -beat until creamy and fluffy
2. Stir in Whiskey or rum (optional)
3. Stir in Vanilla
4. Add Baking powder and slowly add Flour until soft dough is formed.
5. Cover tightly and refrigerate
6. On lightly floured surface -roll pieces of dough into ropes about the width of your little finger
7. Cut ropes into little cubes
8. Preheat oil over med-high heat in large skillet
9. Once oil is very hot (test with one or two pieces) gently drop dough pieces into oil in batches. Cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes)
10. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
11. Once completely cool toss with warmed honey to coat and place on serving plates in piles
12. Top with sprinkles, toasted nuts, candied almonds, etc.
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