| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups canola oil
- 1 cup honey
- Zest of 2 oranges
Instructions
- Combine the flour, eggs, butter, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until a soft dough forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape into balls. On a floured work surface, roll the dough balls into long, 1/2-inch-thick ropes. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces, dust with flour and place onto a floured baking sheet.
- Combine the olive oil and pine nuts in a small saute pan over medium heat and toast until the pine nuts are just golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the pine nuts to a paper-towel-lined plate to get rid of excess oil.
- Heat the canola oil to 375 degrees F in a large Dutch oven.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, combine the honey, orange zest and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer.
- In batches, fry the struffoli in the hot oil until golden brown and puffed on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and toss in the orange syrup to coat. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 1552 |
| Total Fat | 124 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 103 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 51 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 160 mg |
| Sodium | 407 mg |
Reviews
Love them!!! So easy to make! We watched the program this morning and decided to make them for snack. They are delicious! Thanks Guy!!