The single-serving struffoli are perfect and practical to serve at the table. The recipe is the one my grandmother used to make, a simple dough without sugar, yet delicious and fragrant. In this recipe, I did not use candied fruit just for personal taste preference. For those who wish, it can be added, but I assure you that even without they’re irresistible. Try them because they’re a must-have on the holiday table!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8/10
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 663.09 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 61.07 (g) of which sugars 31.67 (g)
- Proteins 6.60 (g)
- Fat 45.69 (g) of which saturated 10.00 (g)of which unsaturated 33.46 (g)
- Fibers 0.98 (g)
- Sodium 182.86 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Single-serving Struffoli
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 orange (grated zest)
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- as needed peanut oil (for frying)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 1 1/4 cups wildflower honey
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water (add another tablespoon if needed)
- as needed colored sprinkles
- as needed candied fruits (optional)
Tools
- 1 Muffin Tray
- 2 Bowls
- Plastic Wrap
- 1 Frying Pan
- Paper Towels
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Grater
- 1 Sifter
- 1 Knife
Steps
To start, melt the butter and let it cool, meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sifted flour with the grated zest of the orange and lemon. Now add 3 eggs, as you work the dough, see if it’s necessary to add the fourth egg; “only if the dough doesn’t come together.” You have to gauge it yourself, I usually add it in small amounts, just lightly beat it in a bowl.In the end, our dough should be nice, smooth, and without lumps. Once ready, let the dough rest at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for about 30 minutes. After the resting time, cut a piece of dough not too large and create a cylinder on the work surface, then cut many small pieces of dough with a knife.
Try to give a rounder shape by rolling each piece of dough with your hands. Take a pan, not too large and preferably with high edges, for better frying. Pour the peanut oil and fry a few balls at a time in the hot oil, turning them once or twice.
Remove them with a slotted spoon once they turn golden, and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil. If you need to fry a lot, make sure to change the oil to ensure quality frying.
In a saucepan, pour the honey and sugar, add one or two tablespoons of water.
Let the mixture dissolve over low heat, it will begin to form a foam, which will gradually disappear. Now add the struffoli and stir to ensure each ball is well coated in honey, meanwhile add some colored sprinkles and, if desired, a few candied fruits.“Here’s where you can find muffin liners, maybe even with Christmas decorations, for this step it’s also useful to use the muffin tray.”
Here are the muffin liners and the muffin tray
Remove from heat and quickly pour the struffoli into the muffin liners or alternatively, small cups are fine too. Decorate with colored sprinkles and, if desired, candied fruits, let cool and serve.
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Single-serving Struffoli Tip
If you prefer slightly softer struffoli, just add a teaspoon of baking powder to the dough, I assure you they’re delicious.
The Struffoli can be stored for several days under a glass dome or in a cookie container, but without being glazed.
If you prefer to avoid butter in the dough, you can use 80 ml of sunflower oil and
a stand mixer can be used for the dough if desired.
