Strufoli(Honey Clusters) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. honey
multi-colored jimmies

Preparation

Heat oil to 365\u00b0 in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
In large bowl place flour and salt.
Make well in center of flour; add eggs, one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Mix to make soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead.
Divide dough into halves.
Lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick.
Use palm of hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.
Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float, uncrowded, one layer deep in fat. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally during fry time.
Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile cook honey in skillet over low heat about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add deep fried pieces, stirring constantly until all are coated with honey.
Remove strufoli with a slotted spoon and set in refrigerator to chill slightly.
Remove to a large serving platter and arrange in a cone shaped mound.
Sprinkle with multi-colored jimmies.
Chill in refrigerator.