Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (165 to 115 degrees), divided
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 3 small apples, peeled , cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- Oil for deep-frying
- Confectioners' Sugar
Directions
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk; set aside.
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In large bowl mix well flour and salt. With wooden spoon beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in yeast mixture and remaining 3/4 cup milk just until smooth. Stir in granulated sugar, apples and raisins (dough will be sticky). Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place 1 hour or until doubled.
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Meanwhile fill deep-fryer or heavy pot with 4 inches oil; heat to 375 degrees. Dip 2 Tbsp. in hot oil; pick up spoonful of dough and, with spoons, shape into a ball. Drop ball in oil; repeat with remaining dough. Fry a few at a time, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Dust all over with confectioners’ sugar.