1 1/2 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. milk
3 c. flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. raisins, apples or currants
1 tsp. salt
Confectioners sugar
Large container of oil

Dissolve yeast in deep bowl with 3 tablespoons lukewarm milk. Put flour into another bowl. Stir eggs and remaining milk into flour. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth; add sugar, raisins and yeast mixture. Cover bowl with cloth, let rise for 1 1/2 hours. Add salt. Fry spoonsful in hot oil, turning over once. Drain on absorbent paper. Roll in powdered sugar.