Portzeln (New Year's Fritters)
Portzeln (New Year'S Fritters) is an moderately easy seasonal dish you can prepare in about 2 hours 2 minutes. Made with c. milk, scalded and cooled, c. cream (lukewarm), . salt, c. sugar and c. lukewarm water, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
Sprinkle yeast over water; stir.
Let stand until bubbly.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
Add sugar and continue beating until thick and lemon-colored.
Add cooled milk-cream and yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins.
Cover bowl and let rise.
Stir dough down with a large spoon.
Let rise again.
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil (375Β°).
Fry until lightly browned; turn over and brown other side.
(They often turn over on their own; hence "portzeln", tumblers.)
Roll them in sugar or serve them with sugar on the side.
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