STRUFFOLI/PIGNOLATA (AKA HONEY BALLS)
A very traditional Italian hoilday (and/or) special occasion treat, always made at Christmas time. Note: The "cooking time" given is an approximate total cooking time. Each batch should only take about 5 to 10 minutes or so to fry up.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, grated lemon peel (if desired), and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until foamy.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder.
- *Using your hands, mix and knead the mixture well, forming a dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- (*A Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook may be used for mixing/kneading the dough).
- Form dough into a ball.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface, and divide dough into 8 to 10 smaller balls.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a"rope" about a 1/2 inch wide, and 10 inches long.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each rope into 1/3 inch pieces.
- (Optional, pieces may be rolled into balls about the size of marbles).
- Dust cut pieces with a bit of flour.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fat fryer to a temperature of 375°F.
- Shake off excess flour, and fry the bits of dough (in small batches) until puffy and golden brown.
- DO NOT crowd the frying pan or fryer.
- Remove each batch of balls with a slotted spoon and place on heavy brown paper (or paper towels) to drain.
- Continue frying until all the balls have been fried.
- Place drained, fried balls into a large mixing bowl (or disposable roasting pan).
- Pour the honey into a large frying pan, and heat until bubbly, remove from heat.
- (Honey may be thinned with 2 to 3 Tablespoons of water to make a less sticky/sweet coating).
- Stir in grated orange peel (if desired) and pour honey mixture over the fried dough balls.
- With a wooden spoon, gently stir and toss the balls until all are evenly coated with honey.
- Using hands (or a spoon), place honey coated balls on to a large plate (or pie tin), mounding them into a cone/pyramid shape.
- Sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
- NOTE: If struffoli are too sticky to handle while shaping, slightly wet hands with cold water to help keep them from sticking to your hands while shaping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10764.7, Fat 910.3, SaturatedFat 74.6, Cholesterol 1116, Sodium 632.1, Carbohydrate 627.9, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 387.4, Protein 71.3
ITALIAN HONEY BALLS (PIGNOLATA OR STRUFFOLI)
Make and share this Italian Honey Balls (Pignolata or Struffoli) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dough ingredients well. Knead on floured board. Let dough rest for a while.
- Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
- Cut dough into 1/4 strips and roll thin (thinner than a pencil).
- Cut off pieces of rolls making tiny pieces (smaller than peas).
- Deep fry in oil. Drain well on paper towels.
- Meanwhile heat honey and sugar. Boil for 15 minutes.
- Stir hot syrup into dough pieces. Stir in almonds.
- Using finger tips dipped in ice water carefully pour mixture onto board. Make into individual size cirles (golf ball size).
- Warning this is very hot so use cooled fingers and spatula to shape but you must work quickly as it hardens quickly.
- Some put sprinkles on top but that is optional.
STRUFFOLI ITALIAN HONEY BALLS
Struffoli Italian Honey Balls, delicious crunchy pastry balls covered in honey, a traditional Italian Christmas dessert recipe from Naples.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder and the salt, then add the butter, orange zest, sugar and Grand Marnier (or orange juice), start to combine with a fork until crumbly.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix to combine, when almost combined move the mix to a lightly floured flat surface add an extra 1 - 1/2 tablespoons flour and knead together to form a soft dough. Cover with a clean tea towel and let rest 30 minutes.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into thin ropes 1/4 inch in diameter. Cut to make small cubes and roll each cube into a ball slightly smaller than a marble. Try to make them all the same size.
- In a medium pot add 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F add the struffoli (in batches) turning a couple of times and when golden drain on a paper towel lined plate and let cool.
- While struffoli are cooling in a large pan on low / medium heat, heat the honey until warm and slightly watery. Add the cooled struffoli and mix to coat, then sprinkle with sprinkles and slivered almonds.
- Then form the honey balls into desired shape, dome, donut (see video)** pyramid. It is best to oil the glass before placing it in the middle of the plate. Let the finished Struffoli sit until the honey solidifies (approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours) and then serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRUFFOLI O CICERCHIATA (ITALIAN HONEY DOUGH BALLS)
This traditional Italian sweet has different names in different regions: Struffoli in Naples area, which are among the most popular Christmas sweets; Cicerchiata in Abruzzi region, where you cannot miss them during Carnival time. The concept is simple: fried sweet dough balls, coated in caramelized honey. Tasty and long lasting, as you can make them at the beginning of the holiday season and offer them to friends and relatives coming over for holiday wishes. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Garnish with candied orange or lemon peel if desired.
Provided by lacucinadinadia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 57m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix flour, eggs, butter, sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, rum extract, and salt together in a large bowl to create a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into a thin log the width of your pinky finger, about 1/4 inch. Cut log into small pieces; roll into balls. Dust with flour to prevent from sticking.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Place a few balls of dough in a sieve to shake off excess flour. Cook in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
- Pour honey into a saucepan over low heat. Cook until a small amount of honey dropped into cold water forms a soft ball. Add fried balls of dough to the hot honey; stir gently with a wooden spoon until coated.
- Rinse a serving plate and shake off the water. Pile dough balls onto the serving plate in the shape of a dome or ring using damp hands or a damp wooden spoon. Garnish with sugar sprinkles. Let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.7 calories, Carbohydrate 110.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 94 mg, Sugar 65.4 g
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