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Strufoli (From Patsy's New York)
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Flour, Sifted
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3 Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Honey
Rainbow Sprinkles
Maraschino cherries
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat at least 2" of cooking oil in a pan until it’s very hot. Place flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well (indentation) in the center of flour and add the eggs one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix well to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and elastic.
Divide dough into halves and lightly roll each half 1/4" thick to form a rectangle. Cut dough with a pastry knife into strips 1/4" wide. Use the palm of your hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4" to 1/2" long. Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float one layer deep for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally.
Drain before removing, and then place on several paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Heat the honey in a microwave until it is hot. Add the drained fried dough pieces. Stir constantly until all pieces are coated. Remove, form into a wreath and add sprinkles. Place the maraschino cherries around the wreath.