To start making the frìtole, soak the raisins in liqueur and leave to plump up for 5 minutes
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, yeast and lemon zest. Make a well in the centre and break the eggs into it, then, using a fork, start to incorporate them into the flour mix. Add the pine nuts, raisins with their soaking liquid and the milk and mix everything until it comes together into a sticky dough
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Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and set it in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size and very bubbly on the surface
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Next, heat the oil in a deep, medium-sized skillet set over a low-medium heat. Once hot (180°C), start shaping your frìtole using 2 tablespoons. Grab a dollop of dough as big as a walnut and give it a round-ish shape using both spoons, then slip it into the hot oil
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Repeat in batches of 5–6 at the time, frying the frìtole on both sides until dark brown all over and cooked through, for about 4 minutes. Drain with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large plate lined with absorbent paper towels
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Allow the frìtole to cool before dusting them with icing sugar. They are best enjoyed freshly made
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