Dutch Apple Fritters (Oliebollen)
Oliebollen (literally: oil dumplings) are a type of Dutch apple fritter. They are served at Dutch festivals in the United States, such as the Holland Happening Festival in Oak Harbor, Washington.
- Prep
- 18 min
- Cook
- 43 min
- Total
- 1 hr 1 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
Procedure
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until mixed. Add scalded milk, warm water, yeast mixture, and margarine. Beat well.
Procedure
Add flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add diced apple.
Procedure
Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size. A lobster pot works well for this.
Procedure
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar with cinnamon to taste. Set aside.
Procedure
Fill a fryer pot with 4 inches of canola oil or melted shortening. Heat to 375°F (190°C).
Procedure
Scoop large spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil. Dipping the spoons in the hot oil before scooping the dough keeps the spoons from getting too sticky.
Procedure
Fry the oliebollen until golden brown, turning them to ensure even cooking.
Procedure
Remove the oliebollen, and place on paper towels on paper bags.
Procedure
Roll oliebollen in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and serve warm.
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Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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