SAEDNEWS: Oliebollen are traditional Dutch pastries resembling doughnuts. These deep-fried delights are usually filled with raisins and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Oliebollen are especially popular during New Year's celebrations. For the best experience, enjoy them while they're hot!
According to SAEDNEWS, Oliebollen is a traditional Dutch dessert served during Christmas in the Netherlands. These deep-fried pastries are filled with raisins and covered in powdered sugar. Stay with us to learn how to make this delicious treat at home.
1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh 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
Break up compressed yeast and stir into warm milk. Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve.
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.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
Dust doughnuts with confectioners' sugar. Transfer to a serving platter and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
If you want to become more familiar with other dishes served in the Netherlands, especially during Christmas, check this out.
