Olie Bollen

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This bollen recipe was handed down to me by my mother. It is a Dutch favorite on New Year's Day. I spent New Year's Day with my in-laws for the first time and brought this tradition with me. They were very impressed with this delicious doughnut-like treat.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • ½ cup lukewarm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups chopped apple

  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to the lowest possible temperature setting.

  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small mixing bowl; set aside.

  3. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, yeast mixture, and milk; beat with an electric mixer until blended. Cover the bowl of dough with a greased piece of plastic wrap.

  4. Turn off the oven. Place the bowl on the lowest rack of the warmed oven. Allow to rest and rise for 1 hour.

  5. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. Remove the bowl from the oven; mix apples and raisins into dough. Carefully slide dough by heaping teaspoons into hot oil. Do not crowd the skillet.

  7. Fry fritters in hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. They should turn over on their own when they are ready to brown on the other side, but keep an eye on them and flip them as necessary. Remove them to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining dough. Dust with sugar while warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340 Calories
9g Fat
57g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 221mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 250mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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