Cookbook:Struffoli (Neapolitan Honey Fried Dough)

| Cookbook:Cuisine of Italy

Struffoli is a fried Neapolitan dessert.

Dough

 * 6 eggs
 * 6 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 3 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp cream of tartar
 * 1½ cups white granulated sugar
 * ½ cup dry sherry
 * Flour
 * Shortening or oil for deep frying

Glaze

 * 1½ cups white granulated sugar
 * 2 cups honey
 * 1 tbsp orange zest

Procedure

 * 1) Combine eggs, oil, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, and sherry. Mix in enough flour to make a dough. The dough should be somewhat sticky but still workable.
 * 2) Shape dough into small balls, about ½ inch in diameter.
 * 3) Heat the shortening or oil to 350–375°F. Deep fry the dough balls until golden brown and cooked through.
 * 4) Mix all the glaze ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Dip each fritter into the glaze, and remove.

Libro di cucina/Ricette/Struffoli