Struffoli

Ingredients

•     2-1/2 cups flour
•     4 large eggs
•     1 egg yolk
•     1/4 cup vegetable oil
•     1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
•     1/8 teaspoon salt
•     1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
•     2 cups vegetable oil
•     1-1/2 cups honey

Instructions

Step 1: Combine flour, sugar, lemon peel, and salt together.

Step 2: Place flour mixture on a board and make a well in the center.

Step 3: Add eggs, egg yolk, and oil. Mix and work dough well.

Step 4: Shape dough into very small balls about the size of marbles, and fry in 2 cups of hot oil until golden. Fry only a few at a time. 

Step 5: When balls are done drop them in the honey and remove with a strainer spoon. Pile on a serving dish into a conical mound. Cool.

Step 6: Top with candy sprinkles or powdered sugar or leave plain.