Struffoli

Method

1. 1 Knead the flour with the eggs, softened unsalted butter, sugar, salt, and grated orange zest until smooth, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Roll the dough into long strands about the size of your little finger, then cut them into small, pea-sized pieces.
3. 3 Deep-fry in oil at 170 degrees Celsius for about 2 minutes at a time, until the dough balls puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Simmer the honey with a little orange juice over low heat for 3 minutes until it thins out.
5. 5 Pour the struffoli into the pan of honey, stir gently to coat evenly, then arrange in a circle on a plate.
6. 6 Sprinkle grated orange peel on top and let it cool for 15 minutes until the honey solidifies.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 59 min

  Replace step 3: spray oil evenly over the dough balls, fry at 190 degrees for 8 minutes, toss in a basket at the 4th minute; step 5 continues to gently stir with honey in the pan to coat evenly.