Deep-Fried Doughnuts (Struffoli)

Bite-sized Neapolitan doughnuts fried until golden and drizzled with a citrus-infused honey syrup for a festive Italian treat.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 425 kcals 4250 kcals
Carbohydrates 72.5 grams 725.5 grams
Fat 11.5 grams 115 grams
Protein 7.6 grams 76.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
4
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For the dough
250
g
Runny Honey
For the sauce
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the sauce
Dairy
5
piece
Egg
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Finely grated zest only
1
piece
Orange
Finely grated zest only
1
piece
Tangerine
Peel only, julienned
1
g
Candied Citrus Peel
Optional decoration
GrainsCereals
500
g
Pasta Flour
Type '00'
Liquids
2
tbsp
Vodka
Or whisky
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
OilsFats
1
l
Olive Oil
For deep-frying, or lard

Steps

  • Mix flour with other doughnut ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  • Cover and let dough rest in a cool room for 2-3 hours.
  • Roll dough into 1cm thick sausage shapes and cut into 1cm pellets.
  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns.
  • Fry pellets in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Drain fried doughnuts on kitchen paper and allow to cool.
  • Heat sauce ingredients over low heat until sugar melts.
  • Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
  • Drizzle cooled syrup over doughnuts and decorate with candied peel.