Ringing in the New Year with a BANG!

This is my favorite traditional food for New Years Eve?

It is of Dutch descent.

Do you have a childhood favorite recipe?

oliebollen

1 pkg yeast

1/4 cup warm water

4 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 t. salt

1 3/4 cups warm milk

1/4 cup melted shortening

2 eggs (well beaten)

1/2 lbs. seedless raisins (~1 1/4 cups)

Confectioners powdered sugar or

Cinnamon sugar

Soften yeast in warm water.

Sift flour, sugar and salt together.

Blend milk and shortening. Add yeast, 2 well beaten eggs, and raisins. Add this mixture to flour

mixture and beat thoroughly (add more flour if dough is too sticky).

Set aside to double in a warm place.

Drop by teaspoonful into 375 degree, deep oil for 3-4 minutes. (Golden brown and test first few for done

in middle.)

Dust with confectioners powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.

Yield - 3 1/2 dozen