Chanuka fritters Recipe

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Chanuka fritters

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Ingredients:

2		Yeast, active dry envelopes
1	cup	-Warm water
2 1/2	cup	Flour, unbleached up to 3
1	tsp	-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

Procedures:

1	Frittelli di chanuka dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
2	Combine flour, salt and anise seeds in a bowl.
3	Gradually add the dissolved yeast and the 2 tbsp olive oil, mixing until a rather soft dough is formed.
4	Turn out onto a floured working surface.
5	Knead for about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
6	Spread the raisins over the working surface and knead the dough over them until they have all been incorporated into the dough.
7	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.
8	With the palms of your hands, flatten down to about ? thickness.
9	Let rest, uncovered, 15 minutes.
10	With a sharp knife, cut into 36 diamonds.
11	Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry the diamonds a few at a time, turning, until golden brown on both sides.
12	Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
13	Heat the honey in a saucepan with 2 tbsp of lemon juice and boil for just 3 minutes.
14	Arrange frittele on a serving plate and pour the hot honey over them.
15	Yields: 3 doze