Strufuli

Directions

1. 1
   Pour flour onto work surface with a small well on top to hold egg and butter.
2. 2
   Combine with fork, eggs, butter sugar liquor (optional) and the grated lemon peel (orange peal optional) and a pinch of salt.
3. 3
   Add yeast activated in warm water and doubled in size.
4. 4
   (Can also be made without yeast.)
5. 5
   Combine and knead until the pasta is solid and slightly shiny.
6. 6
   Allow to rest approximately 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Pull off sections and roll into long strips.
8. 8
   Cut small squares and toss onto lightly floured cloth until ready to fry.
9. 9
   Fry until golden and use slotted spoon to remove.
10. 10
    Allow to dry on paper towels until cooled and ready to combine with honey.
11. 11
    Heat honey with a tbs of water until bubbling.
12. 12
    Remove from heat and add fried pasta.
13. 13
    Mix well.
14. 14
    Top with candied sprinkles/ confettini.