The Food: Strufoli

INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Flour, Sifted
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
3 Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Honey
Rainbow (Multi-Colored) Dot Sprinkles

You will find a number of variations on this recipe.  Here is one way that is popular: 
Heat at least 2" of cooking oil in a pan until its very hot.  Place flour and salt into a large bowl.  Make a well (indentation) in the center of flour and add the eggs one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition.  Add the vanilla extract and mix well to make a soft dough. Turn dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and elastic.

Divide dough into halves and lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick to form a rectangle.  Cut dough with a pastry cutter into strips 1/4" wide.  Use the palm of your hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4" to 1/2" long.

Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float one layer deep for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain before removing, and then place on several paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

In a different pan heat the honey until it is hot.  Add in the drained fried dough pieces. Stir constantly until all pieces are coated. Remove, place in a glass bowl and keep it in the refrigerator to cool slightly.  Remove and sprinkle with the sprinkles!

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