Sprinkle the yeast over lukewarm milk (110°f) and add 1 tsp sugar. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
Add egg and 3 Tbsp sugar to milk mixture.
Sift flour and salt together.
Alternately add the flour and milx mixtures to make a smooth batter. Add raisins.
Cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
Heat oil to 160°f for frying.
Drop batter in small balls into hot oil a few at a time.
Fry for 8 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Let sit to drain on a paper towel.
Top with powdered sugar when somewhat cooled.
Serve in little bowls with icing sugar in the bottom.
from the kitchen of
Rita
We made these at mom's for New Years a few weeks back, and they were such a treat! Fry in oil (a deep pan works fine if you don't have a fryer) and top with icing sugar. Eat while still warm and eet smakelijk!