Name: Honey-Glazed Doughnuts with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Yield: Makes about 32 doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F), divided; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 envelope active dry yeast; 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for frying; 1 1/2 cups honey; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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Honey-Glazed Doughnuts with Raisins and Pine NutsBrian Leatart

For the Mediterranean's Sephardic Jews, sweet fried pastries are as strong a tradition as potato latkes are for Eastern Europe's Ashkenazic Jews. The version here is distinctive for the addition of raisins and pine nuts, inspired by a Roman recipe.

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