Ingredients
Scale
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups All Purpose flour, sifted
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- flour, for dusting
- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar, oil and salt until combined.
- Slowly stir in 2 cups of the sifted flour, baking powder, then add vanilla and lemon juice.
- Knead in the remaining flour with your hands, adding an egg white if mixture is too dry.
- Flour your hands and a flat work surface, then separate a handful of mixture and roll into a 1/4″ wide tube.
- Cut into 1/2″ squares and set aside.
- Repeat with the remaining dough until complete.
- Heat 2″ of oil in a pot or deep skillet to 350°F.
- Fry a handful at a time about 1 minute or until golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate using a slotted spoon.
- In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, bourbon and chopped pecans.
- Transfer the fried balls to a large bowl and toss with the maple pecan glaze.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
tools
- large bowl
- deep skillet, pot or deep fryer
- instant read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider
- small bowl
- butter knife or pastry cutter
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration will cause the strufoli to harden.
To make the traditional version of this recipe, omit the maple pecan glaze and use the same amount of honey and green and red sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian