Struffoli o Cicerchiata (Italian Honey Dough Balls)
In this Italian holiday recipe, fried dough balls covered in caramelized honey are piled into a stunning dessert centerpiece.
To make a soft dough, combine flour, eggs, butter, sugar, lemon zest, rum extract, and salt in a large bowl.
Wrap in plastic and leave for 30 minutes.
Make a thin log of dough about the width of your pinky finger.
Roll small pieces of the log you’ve cut into balls.
Flour should be dusted to avoid sticking.
In a deep fryer or sizable saucepan, heat the oil.
To remove extra flour, put a few dough balls in a sieve.
About 2 minutes, cook in the hot oil until golden brown.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Repeat with the remaining dough balls.