Croatian Fritule

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp rum
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in rum
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and slightly fluffy.
2. 2Stir in the milk, rum, and lemon zest.
3. 3Gradually fold in the flour and baking powder until you have a smooth, thick batter.
4. 4Drain the rum-soaked raisins and fold them into the batter.
5. 5Let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to medium heat.
7. 7Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and puffed, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
8. 8Drain on paper towels, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

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