Pignolata

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 Orange, Zest of large

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Honey, orange blossom

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cup All-purpose flour, unbleached
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Sprinkles
  • 5 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Vegetable oil to fry

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour (extra may be needed)
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• zest of one large orange
• 1 cup orange blossom honey
• Vegetable oil to fry
• Sprinkles

Directions

• In the bowl of a large mixer, beat eggs sugar, salt and oil.
• Sift the flour into the mix and beat on medium speed with a dough hook until you obtain a soft dough. Add more flour as needed a little at a time if the dough is too sticky.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it until it is smooth.
• Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll into ropes (about ½ inch thick). Cut each rope into ½ inch pieces and roll the pieces in your hands (like you’re making meatballs) into little balls.
• Toss a little bit of flour on the dough balls so they don’t stick while you roll the other pieces.
• Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F.
• Carefully add about 6 pieces of dough at a time and fry until they are evenly browned (about 3 minutes).
• Remove the dough pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat process until you fry all the pieces of dough.
• In a large skillet, bring the sugar, water and orange zest to a boil. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
• Whisk in the honey; reduce the heat to medium-high.
• Add the balls and stir to coat them evenly with the honey syrup. Cook for about 5 minutes until they obtain a nice glaze.
• Immediately place them on serving plate stacking them like a pinecone. Use caution as they are very hot.
• Toss on the sprinkle