Neapolitan Struffoli
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
48
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Ingredients for - Neapolitan Struffoli

1. Gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®) - 5 cups
2. Lemon, zested - 1
3. Orange, zested - ½
4. Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
5. Salt - ½ teaspoon
6. Extra-virgin olive oil - ⅓ cup
7. Eggs - 6 jumbo
8. Cane sugar - ½ cup
9. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 2 quarts
10. Vanilla extract - 1 tablespoon
11. Honey - 2 cups
12. Multi-colored sprinkles, or more to taste - ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Neapolitan Struffoli

1. Stage

Combine flour, lemon zest, orange zest, baking powder, and salt together in a food processor; pulse to combine. Mix eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl; add 1/3 cup olive oil and vanilla extract and beat again. Mix together with flour mixture using hands to knead.

2. Stage

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat frying oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Transfer dough to a floured work surface; continue to knead sticky dough with floured hands. Flatten dough into a thin loaf about 10 inches long. Cut long ropes from the loaf, then slice ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

4. Stage

Fry dough pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

5. Stage

Heat honey in a saucepan until warm and fluid, about 1 minute. Pour hot honey over struffoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle with multi-colored sprinkles.