Oliebollen

Description
Makes approximately 35.

Ingredients

 * 1 kg wheat flour
 * 1 liter water
 * 25 grams salt
 * 50 grams sugar
 * 80 grams packaged yeast
 * 200 grams raisins
 * oil for deep frying
 * icing sugar to sprinkle on top

Directions
Dissolve the yeast in the water and mix for 10 seconds. Add the flour and mix for well for about 20 seconds.

Add the salt and sugar and the raisins. Mix well.

Set aside to rise for 45 minutes.

Heat the oil to about 180ºC. Form balls using two spoons or an ice scoop and deep fry the oliebollen - usually a few at a time, for about 6 minutes each. You might have to dunk (and turn) them halfway through.

Drain on absorbant paper. You can eat them hot or cold. Always let them drain thoroughly however, as they are not called "oliebollen" (oil balls) for nothing!