Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts)

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins

Servings:
12

Yield:
1 dozen

Ingredients

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Break up compressed yeast and stir into warm milk. Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve.

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Recipe Tip

The ideal temperature of the milk when using fresh yeast is 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) and when using dry yeast is 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and egg until smooth. Fold in currants, raisins, and apple.

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Cover the bowl and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

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Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Use two metal spoons to shape scoops of dough into 12 balls.

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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.

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Dust warm doughnuts with confectioners’ sugar, transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with more sugar just before serving.

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Cook’s Note

It's important that the oil stays at the right temperature when frying. If it drops too low, the doughnuts absorb oil; if too hot, they brown before cooking through.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)