Chanuka Fritters
Ingredients
2 yeast,active dry envelopes warm wat, er
2 1/2 cup flour, unbleached up to 3 salt
2 tsp anise seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup raisins, seedless dark
1 cup olive oil, or other for frying
1 1/2 cup honey
2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
Frittelli di Chanuka Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
Combine flour, salt and anise seeds in a bowl. Gradually add the
dissolved yeast and the 2 Tbsp olive oil, mixing until a rather soft
dough is formed. Turn out onto a floured working surface. Knead for
about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
Spread the raisins over the working surface and knead the dough over
them until they have all been incorporated into the dough. Shape into
a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place
for 1 hour or till doubled in bulk.
With the palms of your hands, flatten down to about 1/2" thickness.
Let rest, uncovered, 15 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut into 36
diamonds.
Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry the diamonds a few at a time,
turning, until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel
to drain.
Heat the honey in a saucepan with 2 Tbsp of lemon juice and boil for
just 3 minutes. Arrange frittele on a serving plate and pour the hot
honey over them. YIELDS: 3 dozen
Servings: 1
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