Zaleti

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350 degrees F. The oil should remain at or around this temperature throughout the cooking process.
2. 2
   Place the raisins in bowl and add enough hot water to cover.
3. 3
   Add the grappa for flavor, cover the bowl and set aside until the raisins have absorbed enough of the liquid to make them plump, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   In a bowl, sift together the 2 flours and the baking powder.
5. 5
   Add the eggs, pine nuts, plumped raisins with the liquid, lemon rind, honey, water, a pinch of salt and mix until homogenous.
6. 6
   If the mixture is too thick for the paddle to turn, add a little milk to loosen the dough.
7. 7
   The desired dough is, however, will be thick and stiff.
8. 8
   Drop the dough by spoonful into hot oil.
9. 9
   Turn and let brown.
10. 10
    Remove and drain on paper towel, then sprinkle powdered sugar on top, to serve.