Strufoli (Honey Clusters)

Subject: Strufoli (Honey Clusters) Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:54 pm

Strufoli (Honey Clusters)

Tiny balls-deep fried and honey coated
Arranged in cone and cluster shapes and often used as a centerpiece on
Christmas Day

Set out deep saucepan or deep fryer

Heat fat to 365F

Meanwhile place into a large bowl

2 cups sifted flour

1/4 tsp salt

Make a well in center of flour

Add, one at a time mixing slightly after each addition

3 eggs

Add

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix well to make soft dough

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead

Divide dough into halves

Lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick to form a rectangle

Cut dough with a pastry cutter into strips 1/4 in wide

Use palm of hand to roll strips to pencil thickness

Cut into pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 in. long

Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float uncrowded, one layer deep in the fat

Fry 3 to 5 min, or until lightly browned, turning occasionally during frying time

Drain over fat before removing to absorbent paper

Meanwhile, cook in skillet over low heat about 5 min

1 cup honey 1 tbsp sugar

Remove from heat and add deep fried pieces

Stir constantly until all pieces are coated with honey sugar mixture

Remove Strufoli with a slotted spoon and set in refrigerator to chill slightly

Remove to a large serving platter and arrange in a cone shape mound

Sprinkle with

1 tbsp tiny multicolored candies

Chill in refrigerator

Serve by breaking off individual pieces

Serves 8 to 10