Description
Crispy, golden-brown Dutch donuts filled with sweet raisins and apples. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 3.25 cups (760 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 0.7 oz (20 g) fresh yeast
- 1.25 cups (300 ml) lukewarm milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) raisins
- 1 large apple
- Oil or fat for deep-frying
- Icing sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs and the yeast-milk mixture. Using a sturdy wooden spoon, dough hooks, or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix for about 8-10 minutes until the batter is smooth and slightly elastic.
- Gently fold in the soaked raisins and diced apple until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 340°F (170°C).
- Using 2 spoons or an ice cream scoop, form spheres of batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Dip the spoons or scoop in oil to prevent sticking.
- Fry the oliebollen in batches, turning them occasionally, for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the oliebollen from the oil and place them in a colander to drain briefly. Transfer them to a second colander or tray lined with paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.
- Once slightly cooled, dust generously with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of milk and buttermilk in the batter.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a perfect golden-brown color and prevent oily donuts.
- Leftover oliebollen can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rising Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oliebollen
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50