The Carnival season is here, and it’s time to indulge in some sweet treats to celebrate. One popular Carnival treat is – a traditional Italian dessert that is often served during the holiday season. Struffoli are small, golden, and crispy dough balls that are coated in honey and sprinkled with colorful confetti sprinkles. This tasty delicacy is perfect for any celebration, but especially for Carnival.

If you’ve never heard of struffoli before, you might be wondering what they taste like. Struffoli are similar to a doughnut but are much smaller, lighter, and less greasy. The dough is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the honey coating adds a sweet, sticky texture to the dish.

If you want to make struffoli for your Carnival celebrations, here is an easy and authentic that you can follow:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of all-purpose

• 4 eggs

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon of baking powder

• 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest

• Pinch of salt

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• 1 cup of honey

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

• Candied fruit or confetti sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, sugar, melted butter, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until a smooth and elastic dough forms.

2. Dust a flat surface with flour and transfer the dough to the surface. Flatten the dough into a disc and cut it into quarters. Roll each quarter into a thin log about 1/2 inch in diameter.

3. Using a sharp knife, cut the logs into small pieces about 1/2-1 inch in length. Roll each piece into a small ball and set aside.

4. In a deep pot or a fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry the dough balls in small batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the struffoli from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to cool.

5. In a small saucepan, combine the honey and lemon juice. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

6. Once the struffoli have cooled, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm honey mixture over the struffoli and toss them gently until they are evenly coated.

7. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the struffoli to a serving dish. Sprinkle them with candied fruit or confetti sprinkles, and enjoy!

Struffoli are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Just make sure to reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.

In conclusion, struffoli is a festive and delicious dessert that is perfect for celebrating Carnival or any holiday. This classic Italian recipe is quick, easy, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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