Olie Bollen (Dutch Fritters)

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk, warm
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 lb raisins (Many people from the old country would set store bought raisins in water to soak overnight.)
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.

2. 2

   let stand in warm place for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine eggs, milk, syrup, raisins and yeast mixture in large kettle. Sift flour and salt into mixture and mix well for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Test a spoonful of dough to see if it will fall in lump form from the spoon.

5. 5

   If not, add a little more water or milk.

6. 6

   Let rise in warm place for 2 hours.

7. 7

   Drop by tablespoonful into deep, hot fat. Fry until brown.