Number of serving: 8
1 0.5 cups of warm water (105-115°F), divided
1 envelope of active dry yeast
3 cups of all purpose flour
0.25 cup of raisins
1 tablespoon of vegetable or
olive oil (plus extra for frying)
1 0.5 cups of honey
3/4 cup of water
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
2 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter (cold)
3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening (cold)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1 large free-range egg
4-5 tablespoons of ice water
Filling
4 0.5 oz. (or 2 cups) of non-sulfured dried apples
2 cups of unfiltered apple cider
1 0.5 cups of water
2 0.5 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
sugar (for dusting)
2 quarts of vegetable oil (for frying)