Old Style Oliebollen

Oliebollen are traditional Dutch and Belgian donut-like treat dusted with sugar; this old-style recipe contains raisins and chopped apples.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup raisins (Optional)
• 1 (0.6 ounce) cake fresh yeast
• 1 cup warm water (Optional)
• 1 cup flat beer, at room temperature
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 cups hot water (Optional)
• 1 cup peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apple (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Tear yeast into small pieces; stir into warm water until dissolved. Add beer; let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir hot water and raisins together in a bowl; let stand until plumped, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess water.

Step 3

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture and beaten eggs. Mix in raisins and apple. Cover with plastic wrap; leave dough in a warm place to rise, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape scoops of dough into golf-ball-size balls using 2 metal teaspoons; drop carefully into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.