fried puffs in syrup
Fried Puffs in Syrup (Fritelle di Chanuka) 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 to 3 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons anise seeds 2 tablespoons oliv...
Ingredients
- 2envelopes active dry yeast
- 1cupwarm water
- 21/2 to 3 cups unbleached flour
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 2teaspoonanise seeds
- 2tablespoonolive oil
- 1cupdark seedless raisins
- 1cupolive or other vegetable oil
Directions
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Fried Puffs in Syrup (Fritelle di Chanuka) 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 to 3 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon salt 2
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Combine flour, salt, and anise seeds in a bowl
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Gradually add the dissolved yeast and the olive oil, mixing until a rather soft dough is formed
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Turn out onto a floured working surface
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Knead for about 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic
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Spread the raisins over the working surface and knead the dough over them until they have all been incorporated into the dough
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Shape into a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk
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With the palms of your hands, flatten down to about 1/2-inch thickness