Strufalie(Italian Christmas Balls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. apple cider
1/2 c. butter
4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
honey
cooking oil
round colored sprinkles

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and baking powder; cut in butter.
Set aside.
Beat eggs with apple cider.
On board, make a well in the flour mixture.
Pour in egg mixture and mix until soft dough.
Do not knead too much, just bring together.
Let rest 1 hour.
Roll into ropes.
Cut off 1/2-inch pieces and deep fry in 400\u00b0 oil.
I use the electric frypan and about 2-inches of oil.