Italian Honey Balls (Struffoli)

December 19, 2016

These delicious Italian Honey Balls or Struffoli are served on various occasions, especially on Christmas.

3? cups (14 oz. or 400g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
a pinch of salt
4 tablespoons white sugar
3 eggs
3 oz. (85g) sour cream
2 tablespoons brandy
zest from 1 lemon
zest from 1 orange
vegetable oil, for frying

For the syrup:

1 oz. (30g) water
1 tablespoons brown sugar
7 oz. (200g) honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
zest from 1 lemon

For garnish

dried cranberries (optional)
poppy seeds (optional)
almond slices (optional)

The dough. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Beat in the eggs and add the sour cream and brandy. Add the orange and lemon zest. Mix very well and knead until the dough is smooth....
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Nutritions

Calories
3216

Sodium
187mg
7% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
78g
157% DV

Carbs
685g
233% DV

Fiber
23g
93% DV