Italian Strufoli

In a large add flour, sugar, salt, shortening, eggs and baking powder in order given. Add a little water, just enough to hold the dough together.

If it gets too sticky, add little flour.

Roll dough into a ball. Break off small pieces of dough and roll between floured hands into a long roll that resembles a pencil.

Place on board and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Fry in hot oil until golden. Fry a small amount at a time.

Remove from hot oil with a slotted spoon and on brown paper until cooled.

In a deep pan, heat honey.

Drop in cooked balls and stir until coated.

Lift out quickly place on large platter.

Mound high in center; sprinkle with confectioners sugar, crushed nuts and colored sprinkles if desired.