Honey Balls and Bow Ties: Baking with Italian MaMa

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index and is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Use room temperature eggs and add 6 eggs to a bowl.

Add about 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Gradually knead in 3 cups of flour until it forms a nice ball.

Let the dough rest for 30 to 40 minutes.

Cut a piece of dough and roll it out to the thickness of a pencil.

Cut the rolled dough into small pieces to form the struffoli.

Heat cooking oil until hot for frying.

Fry the dough pieces until golden brown on all sides.

Pour honey over the fried dough pieces and toss to coat.

For the bow tie cookies, roll out another piece of dough into a long thin strip.

Cut the strip into little slices to form bow ties.

Fry the bow ties until golden brown.

Sprinkle confectionery sugar over the fried bow ties.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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