This Week's Recipe: Olienbollen (Dutch Donuts)


Why Olienbollen?

Olienbollen are a dutch deep fried pastry that literally mean oil/oily balls. These light yeast dough treats are similar to common donuts, however are made by using 2 spoons to scoop dough into hot oil.

Studded with raisins and dusted with plenty of icing sugar oliebollen are a quintessential New Years eve in Holland, and one I am more than happy to partake in.

Besides being a much favoured tradition that stems from Germanic tribes in the Netherlands that ate fried treats during winter to ward off evil spirits (the fat was believed to help swords slip off their bodies instead of slicing and stabbing), they are also a great to enjoy along with a glass or two of bubbly.

Ingredients

200g plain flour

10g dried instant yeast

150ml tepid milk

1 egg

1 pinch salt

100g raisons

Vegetable oil, for frying

Icing sugar, for dusting


Method

In a small bowl whisk together the milk and yeast and leave to stand for 5 minutes or until it starts to form bubbles.

Whisk in the egg and in a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and raisons.

Leave to stand, covered with a damp tea towel for an hour, or until the dough doubles in size.

In the meantime heat a large pot with oil until to approximately 180°C.

Using 2 spoons dip each in the oil and spoon the dough between each one and let it slip into the oil.

Each oilebollen should be the size of an egg when it goes into the oil and will drop to the bottom of the oil before rising to the top and browning.

When the pastry is golden lift out and allow to drain on absorbent paper.

Dust with plenty of icing sugar and serve.

Makes 12

Note oliebollen can be made several hours before serving and eaten at room temperature or heated in the oven

Bon Appetite & Happy New Year



12 comments:

Elizabeth Johanson said...

This is something new, I would love to try this one as a dish for Thanksgiving, but before that, I want to complete one of the fashion design dissertation topics so that I can do other things with fresh mind.

Monnika Jacob said...

But there is no guarantee that eating Olienbollen with raisins and plenty of icing sugar will not raise our sugar levels. When I see people around me taking insulin on a daily basis, my brain forces me to run away from sweets. Cheap Assignment Writing Services

Rock John said...

Cooking is therapeutic - I agree, and many others do as well. The inner chef in everyone of us has been reawakened by idleness. To top it off, social media is flooded with 5-minute recipes, DIY's, and other similar videos or postings.
Source: Website maintenance services

Dean said...

All of those dishes look so tasty! I wish I could cook the way those people do! My mouth watered at the sight of your dishes. I work at a driveway roof and restoration company and give Roof Cleaning and Restoration Services. We eat lunch, pizza, donuts, etc. But didn't eat such delicious donuts. I'm sure you have enjoyed it very much.

thisisemliyblunt said...

Great products, fit better than I imagined. 123 flowers discount code First purchase from Public desire and really happy with them.

Lio Morgan said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Lio Morgan said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Lio Morgan said...

This is something new, I would love to try this one as a dish for Thanksgiving, but before that, I want to completer my work works so that I can do other things with a fresh mind.
https://webdesignslash.com.au/a-step-by-step-guide-to-managing-your-website/

johnmartin said...

After a long search, I came across this blog, which has been extremely helpful in understanding various approaches. This is something new; I'd like to try it as a Thanksgiving dish, but first I need to finish my work so that I can do other things with a clear mind.towingbee company

Henry jones said...

A dosa is a thin pancake or crêpe that originated in South India and is created with a fermented batter mostly made of lentils and rice. It resembles a crepe in appearance, however, the savoury flavours are typically highlighted.

Anonymous said...

We provide Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine in Mississauga, Canada without compromising the taste. Spices are used in a range of different flavors from different cuisines to bring together flavors that are just not acquirable anywhere else in Toronto.

Anonymous said...

The chance to gain valuable backlinks through the Write for us program is an added bonus for improving my site's SEO.

 

WELCOME

Thanks for stopping by.
I'm a little food obsessed; I wont lie.
If you want the whole story read more here.

Otherwise follow me on instagram: foodbyjessica