Struffoli | Pignolata | how to make Struffoli.

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

You are one of the only authentic Italian cooking channels around. This is how my mother makes them. The thing is old chefs who have been doing this forever don’t always know how to explain all the steps, they just hope you make it with them and observe lol Your explanation of how to prepare the dough is nothing short of magnificent. Thank you.

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Your message truly touched my heart. Thank you soooo much. Buona Pasqua 🐣💕💕💕💕🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

@@alessandrasfoodislove oh I’m so happy to hear this. We made struffoli the day after I posted this comment. So thank you for all you do. God Bless and Happy Easter Week to you and yours. Buona Pasqua ❤️✝️

[@mary-roseandersen4769]

I just loved listening to you and watching you make what my Sicilian grandma called "pignolata". Can't wait to make this for Christmas. My grandchildren will love! I love your accent. Brings me back to my childhood in Queens, NY.

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you so much! You just made my day! I’m so thrilled to be sharing my recipes. I feel an obligation otherwise the traditions will not be passed on. God bless and happy thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽💚🤍♥️💖💖

[@t-bone6467]

Oh i know her ny accent and the pignolata transport me back 60 years.

[@marylsalvucci3059]

You explain the recipes so ,well that I have subscribed to watch you when ever I need a recipe thank you !

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate it. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together. 🥰🙏🏻

[@dianaadams2347]

Loved Loved LOVED the Santa intro!! I'm so sure Evelyn and I will be making these and all the cookies and treats you show us!!! :) Thank you Thank you!!!

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you Diana. I’m so happy I made it to the North Pole. 🎄💫 🎅🏼 sends his love. I’m sure Evelyn will do a great job.

[@maryjanew20]

These look wonderful! I’ve never seen the dough made with just flour and eggs. I’m going to try it this way next time. I was close to my aunts growing up and have a lot of their recipes which I continue to make in honor of them and to pass down to my children and grandchildren.

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you for watching. Through the years I’ve tried other recipes but this is our favorite by far. Please be sure the eggs are jumbo. What a beautiful thing you’re doing by making the family recipes and passing them down. That’s the whole idea behind my cooking channel. God bless 💖

[@Theresa-l5c]

Me neither. We add anisette+, & the dough is more sticky. There are other "secrets", but my mother made me swear never to give out the recipe. Lol.

[@akLeanne]

My nana made these every holiday. I have tried to make them over the years, and they never tasted like hers. I'm thinking after watching your video it must be the peals. I never used them. You remind me of her.. thank you.❤

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

What a beautiful compliment to be reminded of a Nana. I’m sure she was loving and an awesome cook. Thank you so so much for watching. Buon Natale

[@Sirianstar10]

Now these l remember my grandmother making. We called them, "honey balls!" Lol Yummy!

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Hi Susan, They’re commonly called honey balls. Even in Italy every region has their own name for them. In Napoli we call the struffoli. This is my aunt’s recipe and my favorite. I make a few different ones. Thank you always for watching. 🥰🥰

[@Sirianstar10]

@@alessandrasfoodislove Oh l thought WE made up the name "honey balls!" Lol. I guess not. They are yummy!

[@victoriamaresca616]

Wonderful!! I think I will make these marvelous struffoli !!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you my darling Vicky! 🎄💫🎅🏼💫

[@angiestojanovski1463]

Hi ,I am a new subscriber from Perth Western Australia. Thank you so much for sharing. My Dear Mum would make this and would do the same and say the same thing, cut to see the bubbles. I am so happy to see this. You have giving me many beautiful memories I also hear my Mum and Dad telling me the same thing. Plus my Dear cousin we use to do it together however I have lost all of them. It just not the same now ,but I still try to do it in there memory. Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you so much! It’s all about the sweet memories. I try to pass on all the secrets and techniques that I learned from my mom, nonna and aunts. It’s all about sharing the food. Thank you for being a fan from so far away yet we are so close. Un abbraccio forte 💚🤍♥️

[@angiestojanovski1463]

@@alessandrasfoodislove Yes so far, however this brings us closer together. Stay safe regard from the lucky Country Down Under.

[@MariaRuocco-d5h]

Bravissima❤

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Grazie mille for your support! Thank you for watching! Please share the videos as it helps me to keep going :)

[@mary-roseandersen4769]

Alessandra, may I share something crazy that happened? I decided to do my Struffoli tonight. I watched your video several times and was ready to go! Everything measured out and ready, I put my 7 warmed eggs in a bowl and all the other things. OK., so I made the pile of flour on the counter but I don't have a nice granite one like you. Just an ordinary counter so I used my glass rectangle that I use as a good surface. I made the well in the middle of the flour and in went the eggs. Ok so I needed the fork which was below in the drawer. As I get out the fork, I see the egg closest to me in the well start to make a path OUT of the well toward me and the edge of the counter! I tried to catch it (without thinking) and ALL the other 6 of the eggs fly out with it! Eggs and flour erupting all down to the floor! Luckily I had shut the drawer! I wanted to cry. But I did not. :) I got lots of paper towels and cleaned up the MESS! Yikes! Thankfully I had bought an extra dozen eggs and had lots of flour too so I started over. This time I used a very large glass bowl. It worked perfectly and I continued on with the recipe. I am on a break now with a small glass of brandy and just have the honey left to do. Just thought you and the others might get a good laugh at the image of someone who never tried the flour mountain with the eggs in the well. I have to laugh at myself too! I bet my Sicilian grandma is saying some choice words and laughing too :)

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

My Dear Mary-Rose I’m between laughing and crying at the same time. 💖 your Sicilian grandmother must’ve been using a very colorful expressions from up there. 😂😂I must also admit been there and done that. A few weeks ago I spilled the oil holder all over the kitchen stools. I had to just reupholster them. 🤦‍♀️ Enjoy the brandy and making the struffoli plates. I didn’t even start mine yet. :( Buon Natale and thank you so much for sharing. 💚🤍♥️💫🎄🎁🎅🏼🤶🏻

[@annmarievoccola9906]

Thank you for sharing and showing us. I love learning and how you explain is wonderful. Happy Holidays. stay well. God Bless.

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you so much! Your comment makes me so happy. We need to pass on the recipes to the next generations. Happy holidays 🎄💫🥰🇮🇹

[@simonegiaquinto3649]

You make it look so easy. I always have such a hard time lol

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you for watching. I totally understand, I do really go slowly step by step, the experience is what makes it easy after a while. You can do it too! Watch the video right before staring and you’ll see the struffoli will be a success. Buon Natale a te e famiglia 🥰🎄🇮🇹💫

[@wheres_bears1378]

If you don’t use the dough all at once how long can you store it?

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

It can be stored. Tightly wrapped it in plastic wrap and then in a ziplock bag. Store in the refrigerator not more than 2 days. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Theresa-l5c]

I haven't made these in like 15yrs. My kid won't make them for me either. :( We make them differently. My mother rolled every one of those tiny balls. I told my kid not to bother, short cut for just me to eat & tastes the same.

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Hope the kids will help you. My youngest daughter is the quickest at cutting them. Thank you for watching

[@street1532]

Wawa perfetto 👍👍👍🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Grazie di cuore 💖

[@josephinerago8259]

same recipe my husband's grandmother gave me many years ago!

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

That’s so wonderful! This recipe was from my Aunt Tina who is no longer with us. I’ve made different ones but always go back to this. It’s about the memories. 🥰thank you for watching

[@Adriana1696767]

I made this tonight for the first time and unfortunately they didn't puff up a lot, but tasted amazing! 😍 I think I might have made them too small?

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Thank you fir watching. Did you work the dough enough where it had the bubbles inside? Even small they should puff up a little. Wish I could see a picture of them. Glad they’re delicious. 🥰😋💕

[@Adriana1696767]

@@alessandrasfoodislove yes I did! I worked the dough until I saw 2-3 bubbles. I can show you on Facebook messenger? Also do you happen to make penne vodka sauce?

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

Hi Adriana, please do send me the pictures on messenger. Funny you mention Vodka sauce because my husband today just asked me when am I doing a video on it. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks. It’s a family favorite. Thank you.

[@Adriana1696767]

@@alessandrasfoodislove please do! I watched your lobster recipe and can't wait to make it for my boyfriend for our anniversary this week 😍

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

@@Adriana1696767 WoW! No better way to a man’s heart. When I met my husband he was way too skinny. 28 years later he is just perfect weight now. lol happy anniversary to you both. 🥰