Mix all the ingredients together to make the dough
3 ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, 3 tablespoon butter, 4 fresh eggs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 pinch salt, ½ cup Cognac
Let it rest for 1.5 hrs wrapped in a cling film.
Place the Struffoli dough over a floured surface, take a small piece of dough and roll it into a long thin shape.
Cut them into small pieces and continue with the rest of the dough. Keep them well floured so they don’t stick to each other.
In the meantime prepare the frying pan and heat up the oil. Start frying the Struffoli until they are golden. Turn them so they cook evenly.
vegetable oil for frying
Place them on layers of kitchen paper to absorb the oil.
At this point you can freeze the Struffoli if you want to use them at a later time. You do not need to defrost them and bring them to room temperature, before continuing to the next step. They will defrost with the heat of the honey.
Pour the Struffoli into a large frying pan and add 1 cup of honey. Stir well over a medium heat until the honey caramelizes, then completely coat the Struffoli.
1 cup honey
Pour over a serving dish, and make them into the shape of a mountain.
Add some coloured sprinkles and let it cool completely before serving them.
They are now ready to eat. Enjoy!
1 tablespoon sprinkle of praline