Thanks for giving me a little piece of “home”. I grew up in an Italian section of Brooklyn, NY. My mom used to make these every Christmas. This was her exact recipe and I was trying to find it. I knew she didn’t add milk, butter, shortening or liquor. But every time I would try to find the ingredient list…it wasn’t hers. By the way, we used to make “pencils” instead of snakes ☺️ and never did we ever overwork the dough. Otherwise it would be tough instead of light and airy! And yes a good portion didn’t make the honey bath either 😆 Merry Christmas 🎄

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Linda, How very special reading your message. It’s truly about the sweet memories. 💖 I love the idea of calling them pencils, my aunt Tina would say “maka mo thin le serpentelli” I can still hear her. Another of her favorite things was to say is “I sleep more now than quando I ero young” 😂🤣🤣she mixed both languages and everyone was supposed to understand her. Lol. Buon Natale and enjoy the struffoli. 🎅🏼💚🤍♥️💫🎄

@carolburnett8670

Жыл бұрын

Grew up in an Italian section of Brooklyn also. I will definitely try this recipe.

@michelleaw1325

9 ай бұрын

I felt the same feelings watching this recipe my mom would make at christmas. BTW we lived in Brooklyn as well. Near Knickerbocker Ave... These recipes are priceless and italian staple recipes!

I made these today for New Years Day! Happy new year 🎊 so I married my husband who was born in Italy 🇮🇹 his mother always spoiled us with her food 🍷🇮🇹 she’s now older and does not cook . I’m sending her a plate wish me luck 🍀 because she’s picky!, thank you so much for your recipe but not only recipe but the best instructions as if I was with her! God bless you

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! What a beautiful message to receive. Happy new year to you and family. You’re a wonderful DIL. food is indeed love and it needs to be shared. God bless

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure she will love them. 💚🤍♥️💚🤍♥️🎆🎊🎉

You’ve done it again! I have struggled with finding the actual simple ingredient recipe I remembered my Nonna making. Every year I find something closer. Of course I should have checked your channel first! Perfection! Merry Christmas!

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!! Your words truly mean so much! I’m so happy to keep sharing recipes that remind us of our nonne and traditions. Buon Natale and God bless 💖💚🤍♥️

Your like the best Italian chef I have seen on youtube as the receipes are all traditional! Thank you👌

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! Try to pass on recipes I grew up with. Buon Natale! 💫🎄🎁 your comment made me very happy. 💖

Yours are simple. How sweet of you to help us all through this quarantine/pandemic. You are the sweetest thing that has helped me and countless others during these uncertain days months ahead. cannot thank you enough. i for one am very very appreciative!

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! By helping you I helped myself. 💖 they were uncertain times with so much on our minds. Glad we got through it together. 💖

I remember making these as a kid at Christmas. My family also put in roasted whole almonds. We had so much fun because my mom would blanch the raw almonds, and then my brothers and I would squeeze the peel off the nuts and squirt the nuts at each other! Then we would roast them in the oven but have to keep an eye on them so they wouldn’t burn. They were wonderful coated with the honey mixed in with the struffoli.We never used the orange and lemon peel your way. I think we used a bit of grated lemon rind in the dough.

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phyllis for sharing the beautiful memories. What a wonderful childhood you had. I started the cooking channel so that I can pass on the recipes to my daughters and I’m so happy tonnage sharing them with you too. Grazie. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together 💚🤍♥️

a flood of memories came rushing back, watching this video, always had them for Christmas, and I still make them, wouldn't be Christmas without them, and how many don't make it into the honey, just as good plain:) my mom always added a splash of liquor to her honey, usually Strega, and I still do, love these traditions, thank you so much for sharing

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Luisa! I do too, mostly limoncello or mandarino. I love love strega too. The beautiful memories that are connected with food and our past. God bless you for keeping the traditions going. Btw did I ever tell you I was supposed to be named Luisa? One of my favorite names. My favorite aunt was Luisa 💕

@luisakartanowicz6987

Жыл бұрын

@@alessandrasfoodislove I love strega too, I believe it originated in Avellino? that's where my paternal grandparents are from, well said, so connected to so many generations with our memories of food and holidays. I didn't know that about you! I was named after my maternal grandmother, I didn't like my name when I was young, misprounced and very different than my classmates, now I feel honored to have a family name, thanks for sharing:)❣💕💞

I made these for Christmas. I’m so happy you shared this recipe. These were exactly as I remember my grandma’s, light and crunchy, not spongy. You know I never had a written recipe from my mom or grandma. No I feel I can replicate them.

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Denise, Thank you so much! I’m so happy that they’re exactly like your grandma’s. 💖 I started the cooking channel so the recipes can move forward to the next generation. 💖💚🤍♥️

Thank you for this wonderful authentic recipe. Growing up, we had a sweet Italian neighbor who gave us a plate of these every Christmas. I looked forward to these every year! I am going to make them. ❤❤

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you maria. Buon Natale. 🎄💫

I also, remember making these with my mum too. The only difference is my mum used toffee to bind it together. Beautiful memory :) and going to add these to my favourite makes per year!

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. That sounds absolutely delicious. I also make nougat cornucopias to put the struffoli in. Happy and healthy new year 🎆🎊♥️🎈

You are a pleasure. Your instructions are sooo easy to follow and your voice is soothing.

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰 what a wonderful compliment.

I just finished making them and they turned out perfect and delicious. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!!

@alessandrasfoodislove

6 ай бұрын

Yayyyy. Buon Natale and thank you for sharing. 💫🙏🏻💕

sounds awesome!

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 жыл бұрын

xosoraya1 I’ll make more next time 😀

Beautiful! Thank you for these wonderful videos! Merry Christmas!!

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Grazie a te!! 💕💕💕Merry Christmas 💫🎄🎅🏼

Tiny lil donut holes ,whats not to love. Omg 😊

@alessandrasfoodislove

12 күн бұрын

yesssss!

I am coming over to get some. They look so good:)

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 жыл бұрын

Susan Baglino anytime!

One of my favorite things you make!

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 жыл бұрын

Jessica T only one?!!😃

WOW 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼I’ve Never seen this recipe. Looks Delicious 😋👩🏼‍🍳

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Ciao Lucia, this was the recipe my aunt passed on to the family and it belonged to my nonna. Simple yet delicious. Thank you for watching 🥰

Hello, Alessandra! Thank you for sharing this video with such a simple and delicious food. Struffoli are beautiful! 👍👌😋

@alessandrasfoodislove

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This is the BEST RECIPE on the INTERNET!! Just like how my mom used to make them - Thanks for the detailed recipe!! We used to call them "Minulichi"?! 😂*bad spelling, but my dialect doesn't come with a dictionary!! 😆BTW....I NEVER EVER comment on any recipes; but I truly had to for yours, since it truly is the best; so glad I clicked on it - better than those who have a million views even!!

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Hello Antoinette, I’m so sorry for not responding sooner. Just saw the comment. Thank you for the beautiful words. I wish they would make a dialect dictionary. It would be a lifesaver. Merry Christmas to you and your family and hope you’ll make lots of struffoli. God bless❤

I really enjoy your video on how to make struffoli❤ miss Tuscany kurtrina 😊

@alessandrasfoodislove

Ай бұрын

Dear Kurtrina, thank you so much for watching. Hope you’ll enjoy lots of my videos and make the recipes. 💕💕

I remember helping my mother make this as a child, now as a parent I want to share this tradition with my children. I’ll make it in the next day or so. Merry Christmas

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰 it’s so much fun with the kids and it goes so fast. You’ll be done in an hour. Buon Natale to you too. 🎄💫🪅

cute apron. love the heart buttons. :-)

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna! That was an apron given to me as a gift and that set the colors for my future aprons. ♥️♥️

Love it😊

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very kind!! Hope you’ll be cooking delicious meals soon.

Love it, thank you

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and Buon Natale!! 🎄💫🎁

I really enjoyed your recipe, this will be my first time making them. Buon Natale.🎄

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🥰 I’m sure they’ll turn out delicious. Buon Natale 💫🎄🎁

Oh I have to make some Strufoli. I miss my mom making these.

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

I love struffoli especially made off Christmas season! Enjoy and thank you so much for watching! 💚🤍❤️

My mother used to make these every Christmas... she never taught me. Had a real problem teaching people cooking. I couldn't even remember the name after she died.She'd roll them out and make them into ribbon bows. Thank you for showing me this. I wish my husband was still alive.. .I never made them for him, I bet he would have loved them. Merry Christmas!

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Dear Kathleen, so very sorry for your loss. Sometimes it’s hard to have the kids around in the kitchen if I am in a rush. Now reading your message has made me aware that I need to be more patient and teach my daughters. Hope you will make them and remember your mom and husband. Merry Christmas. Sending you lots of hugs.❤

Unbelievable! Truly, I tell you, I had someone a few years ago show me how to make theses, Well, what a mess it was a little frightening and a harrowing experience to boot. How easy is this, your so organized. I’m impressed and relieved to know this is a process I can do and by myself no less even do. Unbelievable!

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Jeanniemarie thank you so so much! You sure can make them, I try to share all the tips I’ve learned through the years. Also, I try to check my messages daily so if you have any questions I’m here. 💚🤍♥️

@jeanniemariecaruso2853

2 жыл бұрын

@@alessandrasfoodislove Thank you, for your kindness & generosity, ThiSGirL Truly appreciates it Bella.

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanniemariecaruso2853 thank you so much.

I remember my mum making these. So delicious and a family favourite. Greetings from Australia paesanella

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Mia cara Paesana you just made me so happy! Grazie di cuore 💖

Enjoying watching you cook 👩‍🍳 yummy 🤤

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!! 🥰

Looks so good and delicious.

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Hope you’ll make them. 🤶🏻🎅🏼🎄💫

Buon Natale e grazie per questa buona ricetta! 🎁🕯🎄

@alessandrasfoodislove

6 ай бұрын

Grazie di cuore. Buon Natale 💫🎄💕

Back again for 2023 🎉Happy New Year!

@alessandrasfoodislove

11 күн бұрын

Sorry just to have missed your message! Thank you for your support!

Hi Alexandra I made your stroffoli and came out really delicious I just want to ask a question can put them in the fridge

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Grace. No fridge you will ruin them. They will not spoil outside they will just get a bit hard. Buon Natale. 💫🎄

thank you , love them . been wanting to make them for years😍😋can I freeze them ?

@alessandrasfoodislove

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Freeze them without honey and just add honey before serving.

@galidink

8 ай бұрын

@@alessandrasfoodislove THANK YOU SO MUCH😘

They look the easiest to make I’m sure they are great

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, this was my late Aunt’s recipe. I’ve tried several but always go back to this one. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

looks yummy

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s not Christmas without struffoli. 💕💕💕

Can you make the struffoli and freeze them and put the honey on when you get closer to Christmas? I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!!

@viviangerfo1143

3 жыл бұрын

I do that all the time!

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! You can also store them in a ziplock bag for a few days. Sorry for the late reply but I missed your message. I am very sorry

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

What size mixer are you using? Thanks for making this video.

@alessandrasfoodislove

12 күн бұрын

My mixer is a 6 quarts

i am new to your channel and my new boyfriend is Italian and want to make things that will make him happY!

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Suzi Worsham this makes me so happy. Thank you for watching. My recipes are super easy and I think easy to follow. Please let me know if there’s anything you would like to see me make. I can always try. Remember a way to a man’s heart is indeed through his stomach. :) food is ❤️ love

Actually just kidding I can’t decide what my favorite is but this is in my top

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 жыл бұрын

Come over!! We'll come up with something new!

They look beautiful, thank you for opening one so we got to see how fluffy there. Question, does the potatoes make it a little bit heavier then a normal donut?

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Luisa, thank you for watching! 🥰🙏🏻🇮🇹 it gives it a different consistency but not heavier. It also doesn’t allow to absorb any oil. Hope you make them. Simple and delicious. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together 🥰

How far ahead can these be made before Christmas Day and how can these be stored to retain their freshness?

@alessandrasfoodislove

6 ай бұрын

I usually make them 3 to 4 days before Christmas. Best stored in an airtight container. Buon natale 💫 and thank you for watching

@mslolalucky

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for replying so promptly. I look forward to making them this week.

Mamma Mia come sei brava ❤️🌹👍

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie! Questa è una cara ricetta di zia Tina che ormai non c’è più. 💖

@ER-lj3de

2 жыл бұрын

@@alessandrasfoodislove Beautiful bella, your recipes remind me of my mother - thank you for sharing them with us all ♥

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

@@ER-lj3de thank you so much 💖

Do they all stick together when the honey dries?

@alessandrasfoodislove

6 ай бұрын

They go stick together. So much fun picking off one by one. I had to stop my daughter from eating the whole plate yesterday. Buon Natale. 💫🎄💕

Roughly how long would you say this would take?

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. They dont take long at all. Maybe 2 hours or so. Best if you have 2 people making them.

.. and I use cognac 😀🇨🇦brandy or limoncello 👏

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes a little Strega. 💖 thank you for watching. Buona Pasqua 🐣

Does anyone know if can put the dough in the fridge and cut the next day ?

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Dear Ann Marie. Yes you can. Make sure the dough is tightly sealed with plastic wrap. Remove from fridge for about an hour before rolling. Buon Natale and thank you for watching. 💕

How do you break this apart once it is cold?

@alessandrasfoodislove

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You can just serve them with a spoon, they don’t stick together and don’t move apart. You can also make individual little cups, cupcake holders can be used too.

@mary-roseandersen4769

Жыл бұрын

@@alessandrasfoodislove My Grandma made them and put them right away into the foil with paper in it muffin cups. It was so festive with the sprinkles and the honey would go to the bottom of the paper a bit and we kids would love that to lick off. Also, the muffin cups kept everything nice and neat and the kids didn't poke the ring! haha! She would put them in coffee cans and put wax paper between the layers and mail them to me from her home in NY city to Ohio. Thank you so much for the detailed recipe! My Grandma had several handwritten ones and I could not tell which was the correct one (or complete on). I love watching you as you are a connection to my Italian family all gone now.

My father used to make larger dough balls and put honey on them then put them into a tin have you heard of that

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Could they be Turdilli? What region was dad from?

Hi Alessandra. We have made this every year at Christmas in my family. I'm 60 years old. My mom grew up in Prospect Park Brooklyn and probably learned it from her Grandma who came from Italy. I was relieved to see we still make them the same size as you. That's especially amazing considering my great grandma probably left Italy around 150 years ago. Do you know what part of Italy Struffoli originates from? God bless.

@mrsfiat6521

6 ай бұрын

Struffoli originated from Naples in Italy 🇮🇹

@JosephLukeHall

6 ай бұрын

@@mrsfiat6521 Thanks for the help.

@alessandrasfoodislove

11 күн бұрын

Struffoli are from Naples. Thank you for watching.

@alessandrasfoodislove

11 күн бұрын

Esatto!! grazie per aver risposto per me, purtroppo ogni tanto mi scappa qualche messaggio.

No orange blossom water?

@alessandrasfoodislove

6 ай бұрын

Hi Lisa, We never added any but you’re the second person this year to have mentioned it. I’m intrigued and will certainly try. Thank you so much for watching. 💕

When they first come out are the chewy????

@alessandrasfoodislove

11 күн бұрын

No they're crunchy and great with Nutella.

Yummy❤☕️🥂🥧🍦🇮🇹🌷🔔🌹

you don't add sugar and baking soda??

@alessandrasfoodislove

Жыл бұрын

Hello Maria, I don’t add any baking soda or sugar. This was the original recipe that my aunt made. I also make other variations where I add sugar and oil to the dough but my family always prefers these. They are so very light and crunchy. Uno tira l’altro e diventa molto pericoloso finire tutto il piatto.😂 buon Natale

I wish i would be living in ur neighborhood 😁♥️

@alessandrasfoodislove

4 жыл бұрын

Miss you! Would love to have you.

🥂brava .. I add cognac 🇨🇦

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Cognac is perfect too. 💖

Be safe

We didn't see you at the honey and things the rest of the ingredients where they gone

@alesulaie4391

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Aida, I just looked and at minute 12.49 I cooked the peels in the honey. Hope you can see it too. Grazie. 💚🤍❤️

💋🇮🇹

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie 😘😘😘

Very nice but not for me the candi ruins the natural recipe of the struffoli ! Use Nutella or plain ! Ciao from Canada 🇨🇦

@alessandrasfoodislove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 💖