Portzeln (New Year's Fritters)
Portzeln (New Year'S Fritters) is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 c. milk, scalded and cooled, 1 c. cream (lukewarm), 2 tsp. salt, 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 c. lukewarm water, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
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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