Ferden

Directions

1. 1
   Melt magarine in heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Add the smaller amount of flour and salt.
3. 3
   Add milk; cook until like custard.
4. 4
   Cool enough to be able to add egg yolks without cooking them; beat in one at a time.
5. 5
   Add raisins (soaked in water and drained), 1/4 cup sugar and cardamom.
6. 6
   Add yeast, dissolved in warm water, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
7. 7
   Add flour.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff; fold into mixture.
9. 9
   Let rise about 3 1/2 hours or to the top of the bowl.
10. 10
    Drop into deep fat (375°) by teaspoonfuls; cook until brown.
11. 11
    Drain on paper toweling.
12. 12
    Roll in granulated sugar while still warm.
13. 13
    Best eaten when just fried and still warm.