Neapolitan Struffoli

Ingredients

• 300g of flour
• 3 eggs
• 50g butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• Honey (as much as needed)
• Colored sprinkles for decoration

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Instructions

1. Preparation of the dough:
   • Place the flour in a fountain shape on a pastry board.
   • In the center, add the eggs, softened butter, sugar and grated orange zest.
   • Mix the ingredients until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
2. Formation of the balls:
   • Divide the dough into small pieces and shape into thin loaves.
   • Cut the loaves into pieces of about 1 cm and shape each into a ball.
3. Frying:
   • Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan.
   • Fry the balls a few at a time, making sure they are evenly golden.
   • Drain them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
4. Honey glaze:
   • In a large saucepan, heat the honey until it becomes runny.
   • Add the fried struffoli and mix gently to completely coat them in honey.
5. Decoration:
   • Arrange the struffoli on a serving dish, giving them the desired shape (traditionally a donut or pyramid).
   • Decorate with colored sprinkles and, if you like, candied fruit.