New Year's Cookies (Portzelky)

* Exported from MasterCook *

NEW YEAR'S COOKIES (PORTZELKY)

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 t Sugar
1/2 c Lukewarm water
1 pk Active dry yeast
2 c Raisins
1 c Lukewarm milk
1/2 ts Salt
3 Eggs
3 c Flour

Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Sprinkle yeast over
liquid and let rise for 10 minutes. Wash and dry
raisins. Combine yeast mixture, raisins and dry
ingredients. Beat well and cover. Set in warm place
to rise till double in bulk. Drop by spoonfuls into
deep hot fat, 375F(190C). Cook until delicately brown.
Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve at New Year's.

Variation: Left over Cookies may be placed in slightly
greased casserole dish. Pour hot milk over, not quite
covering portzelky. Close and bake in 180C oven for
about 45 minutes or until milk is mostly absorbed and
portzelky are thoroughly heated. Serve hot.

Yield: 4-5 doz.



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