Olliebollen Dutch Doughnuts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Olliebollen Dutch Doughnuts - Sweet and Soft Doughnuts for New Year
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 1/4 cups flour ( all purpose unsifted )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon ( peel grated )
2 eggs
1 cup apple ( large peeled chopped and tart )
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup currants
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
341
Sugar
20g
Fat
20g
Olliebollen Dutch Doughnuts, also known as the Dutch New Year Doughnuts, are a traditional pastry commonly eaten on New Year's Eve in the Netherlands. The doughnuts are circular with a crisp exterior and a soft, fruity interior. They are often served hot and topped with icing sugar or sugar-cinnamon mixture. The doughnuts are thought to have originated in the early Dutch Empire, where they are a popular street food and festival treat. The name Oliebollen translates to 'oil balls' in Dutch, which refers to the deep-frying process used to cook them.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat the milk until it's just lukewarm. Add butter and sugar to it and stir until they dissolve. Mix the yeast into the lukewarm water and whisk until it dissolves.
2.In a bowl, blend flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon peel. Add yeast water to the mixture of milk and butter and beat together.
3.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixture of liquids to form a dough. Knead it well for about 5 minutes in the bowl to ensure a smooth texture. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it rise for about two hours.
4.Once the dough has doubled in size, mix the chopped apple, raisins, and currants into it. Heat up the oil in a deep saucepan. In the meantime, combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
5.Spoon a tablespoon of the mixture into the hot oil and fry, flipping the doughnut once. Drain excess oil, coat the hot olliebollen in sugar-cinnamon mixture and serve warm.

PROS

Sweet, fluffy, and delicious Olliebollen Dutch Doughnuts are a perfect sweet snack to embellish your New Year festivities.
They are easy to make, and you can serve them plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or jam.

These doughnuts bring a burst of sweet fruit flavors to your mouth, with the help of raisins, currants, and apple.
Making them at home allows you to customize the filling and make it as sweet and fruity as you like.

CONS

One of the downsides of these fried doughnuts is that they are quite high in fat and calories, so you must consume them in moderation, especially if you are watching your weight.

Additionally, the dough takes a couple of hours to rise, which makes the recipe time-consuming.
However, the results are worth the time spent waiting for it to rise.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Olliebollen doughnuts, although not the healthiest option, have some nutritional value. Raisins and currants are excellent sources of antioxidants, which fight free radicals in the body to prevent cell damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Apples, known for their fiber content, can improve digestion and help regulate blood glucose levels. Additionally, the cinnamon in this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties that can boost brain function and immunity.

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