Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Oliebollen, traditional Dutch doughnuts filled with currants, raisins, and apples, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup dried currants
- ¾ cup 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
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk and let it sit until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Add the egg, currants, raisins, and chopped apple to the mixture. Stir until the fruit is evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop spoonfuls of the dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy exterior. These doughnuts are best enjoyed warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Oliebol
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Oliebollen, Dutch Doughnuts, festive dessert, fried dough, traditional recipes