Struffoli (Fried Dough With Honey And Almonds)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for cutting board and surface
• 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons orange-blossom water (kingarthurflour.com).
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pure anise extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons ice water, plus 3 tablespoons water
• 4 cups safflower oil
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
• colored nonpareils, for sprinkling