Grandma Helen's Struffoli

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This is an italian christmas tradition. This is my moms family recipe and is tried and true. It is quite festive and makes a nice holiday gift too.

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Steps

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Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

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Add all liquid ingredients to dry to form a dough.

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Knead dough well to incorporate all ingredients.

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For balls roll dough out in 1 / 4 inch round strips like pencils.

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Cut the pieces at small intervals with an angle cut.

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How far apart you make the cut is your judgment call , as the smaller the spacing the smaller the balls and vice versa.

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Mom likes the look leaving them as is with the angle cut giving a unique shape to the balls as they fry.

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If you prefer perfectly rounded balls , you can roll the pieces in the palms of your hands like miniature meatballs before frying.

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For ribbons cut some of the dough in flat strips about 1 / 2 inch wide preferably using a crimped edge cutting wheel as it gives a fancy serrated edge to them.

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Form loops or bow shapes with the ribbons and deep fry balls and ribbons separately until golden brown.

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Drain on absorbent paper.

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Heat honey in a deep pot until it starts to thin out and become pourable.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, whiskey, honey, oil, colored sprinkles