Name: Neapolitan Struffoli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®); 1 lemon, zested; 0.5 orange, zested; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.33333334326744 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 jumbo eggs; 0.5 cup cane sugar; 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying, or as needed; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups honey; 0.25 cup multi-colored sprinkles, or more to taste

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

Ingredients

5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur)
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1/2 orange
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 jumbo eggs
1/2 cup cane sugar
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups honey
1/4 cup multi-colored sprinkles, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1: In a food processor, combine the flour, lemon zest, orange zest, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until well blended.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Add the olive oil and vanilla extract, then beat again until smooth.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients with the flour mixture. Use your hands to knead until the dough comes together.
Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat the frying oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 375F (190C), about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Place the dough on a floured surface. With floured hands, continue kneading until smooth. Shape into a flat loaf about 10 inches long.
Step 6: Cut the loaf into long ropes, then slice the ropes into 1/2-inch pieces. Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Fry the dough pieces in small batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 8: In a saucepan, gently warm the honey until it becomes fluid, about 1 minute. Pour the hot honey over the fried struffoli and toss to coat evenly.
Step 9: Finish by sprinkling generously with colorful sprinkles. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cook's Note

This version was made with cage-free organic eggs, organic olive oil, organic cane sugar, and raw honey for a richer taste and quality.

Editor's Note

Nutritional values for frying oil are calculated with an estimated 10% oil retention after cooking. Results may vary depending on frying time, oil temperature, density of ingredients, and type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Calories: 162
Total Fat: 7g (9%)
Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)
Cholesterol: 30mg (10%)
Sodium: 67mg (3%)
Total Carbohydrate: 25g (9%)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (5%)
Total Sugars: 15g
Protein: 3g (5%)
Vitamin C: 0mg (0%)
Calcium: 22mg (2%)
Iron: 0mg (2%)
Potassium: 22mg (0%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily needs may vary. Nutrient information is not always available for every ingredient.