Struffoli (Honey Balls)

Bread

Sift flour and baking powder together. Make a well in the center of your flour. Beat eggs and oil together and pour into well. Stir with a fork until dough is soft and can be handled. On floured board, knead until your dough is smooth and elastic.

Divide dough into ten equal pieces and cover with a towel. Roll the pieces one at a time, into an 18 inch string then cut into 36 small pieces. Place on a lightly floured cookie sheet.

In a heavy saucepan heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees on a deep fry thermometer. Fry a few at a time until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

Honey Syrup

In a heavy saucepan combine honey, sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes uncovered and without stirring until thickened. Add the fried pastry and stir to coat evenly.

After coating the pastry pile them on a platter in a cone shape. Sprinkle with candy decorettes. ( or powdered sugar)