OLIEBOLLEN (DUTCH BALL DONUTS)
This is a traditional dish for New Year's Eve in Holland. My grandmother made really good ones. She used to start 'test-frying' in September ;-) She never passed on her recipe but I managed to get it right eventually. She used to have two large enamel pans on the gas heaters to rise them and every now and again dip in her finger...
Provided by Caroline Mgawe
Categories Other Breads
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Steep the raisins in enough beer to cover them, for 1 hour.
- 2. Melt the butter in a large pan at very low heat (you need a large pan because the mixture will rise later ;-). Heat milk to lukewarm. Put butter in milk. Put egg in milk. Put yeast in milk. Add a pinch to half a teaspoon salt (to taste). Mix. Put in raisins (with beer and all).
- 3. Add the flour. Mix in the flour and stir until smooth and elastic. Don't use a mixer, it will be a royal mess. I use a large wooden spoon. It should be more like bread dough then pancake mix.
- 4. Cover the pan with a wet towel. Put in a warm place (near the heater or in the sun) to rise for 30-60 minutes. It should be about double the original amount now.
- 5. Use the fryer or pour oil in a frying pan. You need at least half an inch in the pan. Heat the oil at mid to high heat (180 Celsius max). Use an ice-cream scoop (squeezer type) or sauce spoon and dip it in the hot oil (then the dough does not stick to it). Take one scoop and lower it gently into the oil (careful, don't get oil splashes on you!). Some of the balls turn by themselves when one side is done, some need a little push. It takes about 2-6 minutes for the balls to puff up and make a golden brown crust. Take the balls out of the oil and let them drip out in a bowl lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Enjoy!
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odessa mitchell
[email protected]These donuts are delicious! I love the crispy outer layer and the soft and fluffy inside.
Realmercy Abioye
[email protected]I've been making these oliebollen for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Aarron Gaston
[email protected]These donuts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love making them for parties and gatherings.
Nichole Brown
[email protected]I made these oliebollen for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Mohain Iqbal
[email protected]These donuts were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Zsolti
[email protected]I've tried many oliebollen recipes and this one is definitely my favorite. The donuts are always light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.
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[email protected]These donuts were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Morgan Neyj
[email protected]I made these oliebollen for my Dutch friend and she said they were just like the ones her grandmother used to make. That's a pretty high compliment!
Doug Ramsey
[email protected]These donuts are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making them again.
John Olimini
[email protected]I've been making oliebollen for years and this is the best recipe I've tried. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Rustam ali Rustam ali
[email protected]These were so good! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.
Malik Touseef
[email protected]I followed the recipe but my oliebollen didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. Maybe I didn't mix the batter enough.
Patrick Naluso
[email protected]These donuts were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
GIVEN SHYCANTRIC
[email protected]I made these oliebollen for New Year's Eve and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Fatima Baseer
[email protected]These oliebollen were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The donuts were light and fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. The cinnamon sugar coating was the perfect finishing touch.