Italian Honey Balls

These delicious Italian Honey Balls or Struffoli are served on various occasions, especially on Christmas.

3⅓ cups (14 oz. or 400g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
a pinch of salt
4 tablespoons white sugar
3 eggs
3 oz. (85g) sour cream
2 tablespoons brandy
zest from 1 lemon
zest from 1 orange
vegetable oil, for frying

For the syrup:

1 oz. (30g) water
1 tablespoons brown sugar
7 oz. (200g) honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
zest from 1 lemon

For garnish:
dried cranberries (optional)
poppy seeds (optional)
almond slices (optional)

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