• 1-1/2 cakes fresh yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 2 Tbs. cognac
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 lemon, rind grated
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 cups oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup raspberry jelly
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Combine yeast with 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tsp. sugar in a bowl. Stir to dissolve yeast. Set aside 5-7 minutes. Combine remaining water and sugar with next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Mix on low speed of an electric mixer 3 minutes. Increase to medium and mix another 5-6 minutes. Cover bowl with a towel and set aside in a warm place to rise until double in size, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch down and divide dough into 3 parts. On a floured work surface, roll each piece of dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter or large glass, cut into 3 inch circles. Cover and set aside to rise 1 hour.

Heat about 2-1/2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer. Gently drop dough pieces into hot oil. Do not overcrowd. Fry 1-1/2-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to cool. Cut a small slit in the side of dough and fill with about 1 tsp. jelly. Close tightly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

This recipe serves 12 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 12 only.

Per serving: calories 327, fat 14.8g, 41% calories from fat, cholesterol 35mg, protein 4.8g, carbohydrates 42.6g, fiber 1.4g, sugar 13.2g, sodium 10mg, diet points 8.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.8, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.9, Sugar: 0.8, Very lean meat protein: 0.1

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