1 ts Sugar
1/2 c  Lukewarm water
1 pk Active dry yeast
2 c  Raisins
1 c  Lukewarm milk
1/2 ts Salt
3    Eggs
3 c  Flour

Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Sprinkle yeast over liquid and let rise
for 10 minutes. Wash and dry raisins. Combine yeast mixture, raisins and
dry ingredients. Beat well and cover. Set in warm place to rise till double
in bulk. Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot fat, 375F(190C). Cook until
delicately brown. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve at New Years.

Variation: Left over Cookies may be placed in slightly greased casserole
dish. Pour hot milk over, not quite covering portzelky. Close and bake in
180C oven for about 45 minutes or until milk is mostly absorbed and
portzelky are thoroughly heated. Serve hot.

Yield: 4-5 doz.