Tiganites Me Stafithes: Sugared Raisin Pancakes

This recipe is posted here for play in ZWT9 - Greece. This recipe is from website : greekfood.about.com These delicious small pancakes are generally served as dessert, but can certainly be adapted to breakfast or brunch. Made without milk or eggs, they are slightly crunchy. The key to getting an authentic taste is to use black currants. Make sure to keep the pancakes nice and small. If they're too large, they will burn on the outside before the inside is done.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen small pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup black currants
• 1  tablespoon black currants
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  oil (for frying)
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. Sift or whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the currants, sugar, water, and vanilla. Mix until well blended, cover, and set aside for 1 hour.
2. Drop the batter by tablespoonful into hot oil (preheated over medium heat) and fry until nicely browned on both sides. Drain well on absorbent paper towels.
3. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and then (garnish with your favorite fruit - optional) and serve.