Classic Oliebollen Recipe
In a few words, Oliebollen is described as heavenly, superb and outstanding. Whenever I have European friends visiting I always prepare Oliebollen which is most loved by them. You will fall head over heels in love with this easy and delectable Oliebollen recipe as soon as you try it!
Ingredients
2 1/2-3 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup light cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 egg yolks
1 cup coarsely grated apples
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel vegetable oil for deep frying
Directions
1 Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and lemon peel in mixing bowl. Heat milk, cream, and butter to hot (120°-130°F).
2 Combine flour mixture, cream mixture, and egg yolks. Mix thoroughly. Add apples, raisins, and candied lemon peel.
3 Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth€”about 10 minutes.
4 Place in greased bowl, turning to coat top. Cover; let rise in warm place until double€”about 45€”60 minutes. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F.
5 Knead dough for about 3 minutes. Form dough into balls about the size of a walnut. Fry until crisp and brown on all sides.
6 Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, coat with confectioners' sugar. (You can dust doughnuts by shaking them with confectioners' sugar in a lunch-size paper bag.)
2 Combine flour mixture, cream mixture, and egg yolks. Mix thoroughly. Add apples, raisins, and candied lemon peel.
3 Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth€”about 10 minutes.
4 Place in greased bowl, turning to coat top. Cover; let rise in warm place until double€”about 45€”60 minutes. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F.
5 Knead dough for about 3 minutes. Form dough into balls about the size of a walnut. Fry until crisp and brown on all sides.
6 Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, coat with confectioners' sugar. (You can dust doughnuts by shaking them with confectioners' sugar in a lunch-size paper bag.)
