Ole Bole (a Dutch New Years Tradition)
From Grandma C  to Becca


1 qt. flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
¾ cup cup sugar
¼ melted shortening or oil
1 pkg. Yeast dissolved in ½ cup water and 1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp sugar
2 eggs well beaten
About 1 qt. warm milk

Soften yeast in warm water until rising. Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening, and eggs. Sift flour, cinnamon into mixture and let raise until mixture bubbles. Add 1 cup chopped apple, 1 cup raisins and ½ cup chopped nuts. Stir and let rise 15 to 30 min. Drop by tsp. into hot oil. Roll in powdered sugar.