Traditional Dutch deep-fried pastry, similar to doughnuts or fritters, commonly eaten on New Year’s Eve, but over Christmas too.
They are golden brown and crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside, with the name referring to the method of deep-frying rather than the ingredients.
This traditional Oliebolle recipe features currants, raisins, and apple, giving it a festive feel. In Holland, this treat is usually prepared over the Christmas and New Year season, but you can enjoy them any time. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature when frying Oliebolle, as oil that is too cool will result in tough, greasy doughnuts. These treats should be soft and not greasy.
Ingredients
- 1¼ tsp dry yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2¼ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg whisked
- ¾ cup raisins
- ¾ cup dried currants
- 3 Granny Smith appels peeled, cored and finely hopped or grated
- vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 cup icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm milk, then mix with the sifted flour, salt and egg to form a smooth batter.
- Fold in the raisins, currants and grated apple, cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.
- Fry spoonfuls of the batter in hot oil until golden and fluffy, drain well and dust generously with icing sugar.
Serve warm for best results.
Oliebolle Recipe – Dutch Doughnuts with Apple and Raisons
These delightful Dutch doughnuts have found a special place in the hearts of many South Africans.
Ingredients
- 1¼ tsp dry yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2¼ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg whisked
- ¾ cup raisins
- ¾ cup dried currants
- 3 Granny Smith appels peeled, cored and finely hopped or grated
- vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 cup icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Stir in the dry yeast into the warm milk.
- Allow standing for a few minutes to dissolve.
- Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
- Stir the yeast mixture and egg into the flour and mix into a smooth batter.
- Stir in the currants, raisins and apple.
- Cover the bowl, and leave the batter in a warm place to rise until double in size. This will take about 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep pan to 180-190°C.Use two metal spoons to shape scoops of dough into balls, and drop them carefully into the hot oil.
- Fry the balls until golden brown, about 8 minutes. The doughnuts should be soft and not greasy. If the oil is not hot enough, the outside will be tough and the insides greasy.
- Drain the finished doughnuts on paper towels and dust with icing sugar.
- Serve them piled on a dish with more icing sugar dusted over them. Eat them hot if possible.
These Oliebolle are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy your baking!
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