Struffoli (Honey Balls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
1/8 cup flour (for dusting)
1/8 cup candy sprinkles
Honey Glaze
1 1/2 cups honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ounces slivered almonds, for topping

Preparation

Beat together eggs, sugar, and oil until foamy. Add flour and baking soda slowly while kneading. Knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
Divide into 8 smaller balls. Roll each ball into a rope 1/2 inch across, and cut into pieces 1/3-1/2 inch long. Flour each piece lightly to prevent them from sticking together. Fry dough in oil at 375 until golden brown and puffy. Drain well. Arrange fried dough in a tray or mixing bowl.
Prepare Honey Glaze, and pour over fried dough turn dough until evenly coated with Honey Glaze.
Honey Glaze directions:
Boil liquid ingredients until thick remove from heat, and pour over cake.
Arrange in a pyramid on a serving plate, and cover with candy sprinkles or slivered almonds.
Cool before serving.