Vanadium

• 2 tablespoons / 30 ml yeast
• 2 cups / 500 ml lukewarm milk
• 1/4 cup / 60 ml butter, melted
• 1/4 cup / 60 ml sugar
• 2 teaspoons / 10 ml salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 5 1/2 cups / 1250 ml flour
• 3 cups / 750 ml raisins
• Icing sugar (powdered sugar) or berry sugar (super-fine sugar)

1. Prepare yeast as instructed on package.
2. Combine lukewarm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and eggs. Add prepared yeast.
3. Stir in flour gradually. Add raisins.
4. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
5. Drop by heaping tablespoon into deep hot oil 375°F (190°C). Fry until golden brown. turning once.
6. Remove from oil using tongs. Drain on paper towels.
7. Roll in berry sugar or icing sugar while warm.

Yields 6 dozen

Variation

Substitute 1 cup / 250 ml chopped apples or chopped dried apricots for 1 cup / 250 ml of the raisins. If you roll them in the berry sugar they freeze well.