Directions

1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, and vanilla or anise extract.
3. Combine wet ingredients with dry, mixing to form a stiff dough.
4. Pinch off small pieces and roll into tiny balls (about 1/2 inch).
5. Heat oil in deep pot to 350F (175C).
6. Fry dough balls in batches until golden, about 2-3 minutes; drain on paper towels.
7. Warm honey with water in a saucepan until fluid.
8. Toss fried balls in warm honey to coat thoroughly.
9. Arrange on serving plate and sprinkle with decorations.
10. Serve once honey is set but still sticky.