Ingredients
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1 cup dried cranberries
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2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 envelope rapid-rising dried yeast
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3 2/3 cups flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 cup shelled pistachios
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4 cups vegetable oil
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1 cup confectioners' sugar, to serve
Steps
1
Soak dried cranberries in 1 ½ cups boiling water for 15 min. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat the buttermilk and sugar gently in a saucepan or microwave until just warm. Sprinkle over the yeast and let sit for 10 min.
3
Whisk together flour and salt in the bowl of a standing mixer. Add buttermilk mixture and egg and mix at low speed until you have a smooth batter.
4
Chop the dried cranberries and pistachios coarsely and mix into batter. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
5
Heat oil in a large pan to 350°F, or use a deep fryer. Using a spoon, scoop out balls of dough the size of large walnuts and drop them carefully in the oil. Fry no more than 6 at a time for 3 min., or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sift confectioners sugar over.
Comments
Serve with Champagne for a real celebration!