Fritule, Croatian Doughnuts Flavored with Brandy and Lemon Zest, a Christmas recipe on Gourmetpedia

Ingredients

• - 6 tsp. (2 packets) of dry yeast
• - 125 ml (1/2 cup) warm water
• - 250 ml (1 cup) + 1 pinch sugar
• - 1.75 liters (7 cups) all-purpose flour
• - 500 ml (2 cups) boiling water
• - 125 ml (1/2 cup) rakija, plum brandy or other brandy
• - 2 tsp. vanilla
• - 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
• - 250 ml (1 cup) raisins
• - Zest of 1 lemon
• - Oil for frying
• - Icing sugar