2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Make a well in center of flour. Add one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition:

3 eggs

Add:

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix well to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Divide dough into halves. Lightly roll each half 1/4 inch thick to form a rectangle.

Cut dough with a pastry cutter into strips 1/4 inch wide use palm of hand to roll strips to pencil thickness. Cut into pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Fry only as many pieces of dough as will float uncrowded, one layer at a time. Drain over fat before removing to absorbent paper. Meanwhile, cook in skillet over low heat about 5 minutes.

1 c. honey
1 tbsp. sugar

Remove from heat and add deep fried pieces. Stir constantly until all pieces are coated with honey sugar mixture, remove strufoli with a slotted spoon and set in refrigerator to chill slightly. Remove to a large serving platter and arrange in a cone shape mound. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon tiny multicolored candies. Chill in refrigerator. Serve by breaking off individual pieces. 8 to 10 servings.