The sweet way to pass on a legacy.

Panettone often holds the spotlight for classic Italian holiday sweets. It’s well-loved throughout Italy, but most Italians don’t make panettone since it’s so labor-intensive, instead resorting to buying from a local bakery or artisan brand. It’s time to bring a homemade holiday favorite into the spotlight: the Campanian sweet called struffoli. Tiny balls of dough are deep-fried until they’re crunchy, then soaked in honey and topped with festive sprinkles or candied fruit. Depending on the family tradition, the balls will be piled high into a wreath or a mountain of sticky-sweet delight for all to enjoy.

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