Dutch Olibol Donuts

6 servings

135 minutes

The origin of these Dutch donuts is surrounded by many legends. According to one of them, olibols were used to appease local evil spirits, and according to another, the recipe was brought with them by fugitive Jews fleeing the Inquisition. Initially, the donuts were prepared without filling, but now they are filled with everything from dried fruits to meat.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 418.8
• Proteins: 11.8g
• Fats: 5.2g
• Carbohydrates: 83.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Fresh yeast: 20 g
• Milk: 300 ml
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Raisin: 200 g
• Granny Smith apples: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 1.5 l
• Powdered sugar: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix the yeast with warm milk and a spoon of sugar, wait a few minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh yeast: 20 g
   • Milk: 300 ml
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

2. Sift the flour, add salt and sugar, mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 400 g
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

3. Add eggs and milk-yeast mixture, knead the dough with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Fresh yeast: 20 g
   • Milk: 300 ml

4. Cut the apple into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Granny Smith apples: 1 piece

5. Add raisins and apple to the dough, mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 200 g
   • Granny Smith apples: 1 piece

6. Cover the bowl with dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place for an hour.

7. Heat vegetable oil to about 170 degrees. Use two spoons to shape the dough into a ball and drop the future donut into the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1.5 l

8. Fry for 4-6 minutes. The donuts should turn golden-brown.

9. Place the ready oliebollen on paper towels to get rid of excess fat.

10. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar:  to taste