Old Style Oliebollen
There must be something in the human psyche that makes us want to celebrate the oliebollen (literally balls of oil) and appelbeignets are a standard fare during the holiday season.
Recipe Summary Old Style Oliebollen
These are from Holland and are a doughnut-like pastry.Ingredients | Oliebollen Recipe Beer1 (0.6 ounce) cake fresh yeast1 cup warm water (Optional)1 cup flat beer, at room temperature4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten2 cups hot water (Optional)1 cup raisins (Optional)1 cup peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apple (Optional)vegetable oil for frying2 cups confectioners' sugarDirectionsTear yeast into small pieces; stir into warm water until dissolved. Add beer; let stand for 5 minutes.Stir hot water and raisins together in a bowl; let stand until plumped, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess water.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.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.We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.Info | Oliebollen Recipe Beerprep:
15 mins
cook:
12 mins
additional:
8 hrs 10 mins
total:
8 hrs 37 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 oliebollen
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