Oliebollen Recipe: A Dutch New Year’s Tradition ๐
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 large batch
Category: Healthy, Deep Fried, < 4 Hours
Description:
Oliebollen, a Dutch delight synonymous with New Year’s celebrations, are a beloved treat enjoyed year-round at markets and gatherings across the Netherlands. Translating to “oil balls,” these delectable morsels resemble the taste and texture of beignets or yeast doughnuts. The preparation time accounts for the dough’s rising period, resulting in fluffy, irresistible oliebollen perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | cups water |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | cup shortening |
| 2 | eggs |
| 2 | compressed yeast cakes |
| 6 | cups flour |
| 1/2 | cup currants |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 312.7
- Fat Content: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 35.2mg
- Sodium Content: 208.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 56.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 8.6g
- Protein Content: 7.7g
Instructions:
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Dissolve Yeast: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the compressed yeast cakes (or dry yeast) in lukewarm water.
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Mix Ingredients: Combine all the ingredients, including sugar, salt, shortening, eggs, and flour, into the bowl with the dissolved yeast. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Allow to Rise: Place the dough in a warm area and let it rise until it doubles in size, which typically takes about an hour.
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Shape the Oliebollen: Once the dough has risen, use two greased tablespoons to shape the dough into ball forms.
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Fry: Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 360ยฐF (182ยฐC). Carefully drop the shaped dough balls into the hot oil.
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Fry Until Golden Brown: Fry the oliebollen until they turn golden brown, which usually takes around 5 to 8 minutes. Turn them if necessary, although they often flip by themselves while frying.
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Drain and Serve: Once fried, remove the oliebollen from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Sprinkle with Sugar: Generously sprinkle the hot oliebollen with powdered sugar to add sweetness and a delightful finish.
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Serve Hot: Oliebollen are best enjoyed fresh and hot, making them a delightful treat to share with friends and family.
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Batch Size: This recipe yields a large batch, perfect for feeding a crowd during festive occasions.
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Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the recipe to suit your needs; you can easily halve the ingredients for a smaller batch.
Enjoying Oliebollen:
Oliebollen are best served immediately after frying, when they’re at their peak of crispiness and flavor. Their warm, fluffy texture, combined with the sweet dusting of powdered sugar, makes them an irresistible indulgence for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating New Year’s or simply craving a taste of Dutch tradition, these delightful treats are sure to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. So gather your loved ones, fire up the fryer, and savor the joy of homemade oliebollen! ๐ฉโจ
