Description
A soft, pillowy dessert for the New Year.
Ingredients
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For the batter:
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp granulated sugar, divided use
- 4 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 4 cups flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk, lukewarm
- 1 tsp salt
- Raisins
For frying & serving:
- 8 cups vegetable or sunflower oil
- Confectioners’ sugar for garnish
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
For the batter:
- Mix 1 tsp sugar into lukewarm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Combine flour and remaining sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, add eggs and yeast mixture.
- Add half the milk, mix, then add the rest. Mix until smooth. Cover with damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
- Stir in salt and raisins.
For frying & serving:
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees.
- Using two oiled spoons, form and drop small dough balls into hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon before serving.