Joe’s Favorite Pignolata: Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey Recipe

Name: Joe’s Favorite Pignolata: Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Zest of one orange; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cloves, optional; 5 large eggs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1 teaspoon Mary DiSomma’s Cognac Barrel-aged 100% Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract; Vegetable oil as needed for frying; ¾ cup honey; 2 tablespoons water; A few drops of orange extract, optional; Chopped toasted almonds or pine nuts; Chopped candied orange peel; Sprinkles; Glacé cherries

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Try a new take on doughnuts—trust me. This pignolata recipe is a classic and a crowd pleaser… plus, it’s easy to make ahead!

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
Zest of one orange
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ to 1 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
5 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon Mary DiSomma’s Cognac Barrel-aged 100% Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract
Vegetable oil as needed for frying
¾ cup honey
2 tablespoons water
A few drops of orange extract, optional
Chopped toasted almonds or pine nuts
Chopped candied orange peel
Sprinkles
Glacé cherries