Frittula

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water until it starts to foam.
2. 2
   Mix together eggs, oil, vanilla, salt and sugar.
3. 3
   Alternately add flour and warm water a little at a time until mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.
4. 4
   Add yeast water to flour mixture, stirring well.
5. 5
   Add raisins and mix well.
6. 6
   Let sit in warm place, covered until it rises fully, about 2 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Drop by tablespoons full into hot oil.
8. 8
   Do not put too many at a time in oil.
9. 9
   Remove from oil when they pop back up to the surface and are a light golden brown.
10. 10
    Drain on paper towels.
11. 11
    Roll in granulated sugar while still warm.