Struffoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour, Sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup honey
rainbow dot candy sprinkles (Multi-Colored)

Preparation

Heat at least 2\" of cooking oil in a pan until its very hot. Place flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well (indentation) in the center of flour and add the eggs one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix well to make a soft dough. Turn dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and elastic.
Divide dough into halves and lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick to form a rectangle. Cut dough with a pastry cutter into strips 1/4\" wide. Use the palm of your hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4\" to 1/2\" long.
Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float one layer deep for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain before removing, and then place on several paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
In a different pan heat the honey until it is hot. Add in the drained fried dough pieces. Stir constantly until all pieces are coated. Remove, place in a glass bowl and keep it in the refrigerator to cool slightly. Remove and sprinkle with the sprinkles!