Chanuka fritters

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

2 Yeast active dry envelopes
1 c -Warm water
2 1/2 c Flour;unbleached up to 3
1 ts -Salt
2 ts Anise seeds
2 tb Olive oil
1 c Raisins;seedless dark
1 c Olive oil;or other for -frying
1 1/2 c Honey
2 tb Lemon juice

Instructions:

Frittelli di Chanuka Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Combine flour salt and anise seeds in a bowl. Gradually add the dissolved yeast and the 2 Tbsp olive oil mixing until a rather soft dough is formed. Turn out onto a floured working surface. Knead for about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Spread the raisins over the working surface and knead the dough over them until they have all been incorporated into the dough. Shape into a ball cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or till doubled in bulk. With the palms of your hands flatten down to about 1/2" thickness. Let rest uncovered 15 minutes. With a sharp knife cut into 36 diamonds. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry the diamonds a few at a time turning until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Heat the honey in a saucepan with 2 Tbsp of lemon juice and boil for just 3 minutes. Arrange frittele on a serving plate and pour the hot honey over them. YIELDS: 3 dozen