Oliebollen are Dutch pastries similar to doughnuts. These deep-fried treats are typically filled with raisins and dusted with powdered sugar. Some modern variations are served with berry filling, but this is a traditional recipe. Oliebollen are a popular treat on New Year's. Eat them hot if possible!
Ingredients
- 1 , 0.6 ounce
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.75 cups dried currants
- 0.75 cups raisins
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple - peeled , cored and finely chopped
- 1 quart vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
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1
Break up compressed yeast and stir into warm milk. Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve.
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2
Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and egg until smooth. Stir in currants, raisins, and apple. Cover the bowl and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
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3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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4
Use two metal spoons to shape scoops of dough into 12 balls. Drop them carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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5
Dust doughnuts with confectioners' sugar. Transfer to a serving platter and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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