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struffoli
fried dough balls in honey syrup
The Neapolitan version of a Christmas or carnival sweet of many names known all over south and central Italy: they're like American 'doughnut holes' or Greek loukoumades. Struffoli are usually covered in honey with candied orange and coloured sprinkles. Some say they bring good luck.
Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls