If we weren't in The Netherlands during old years eve my mum would make oliebollen for us and our neighbors and/or for the embassy party.
Now that I have had exams in January for the last four years (this year is no exception I'm afraid I haven't been able to go home for oliebollen. However two years ago my grandmother trusted me with the recipe, since then we have been continuing the tradition! Including this year...
Oliebollen รก la grandma
INGREDIENTS
1/2 kg flour
30 gr yeast
1/2 l milk
35 gr soft butter
35 gr sugar
1/2 lemon juice and rind
1 egg
10 gr salt
75 gr sultanas (optional)
1 sour apple (optional)
COOK
Mix the egg with the butter and complement it with the milk until you reach 1/2 liter Add the rest and leave to rise on a warm spot for 45-60 min.
Drop little balls of the mixture into the fryer with two spoons (or an ice cream scoop) and fry them for 5-7 minutes (they will turn automatically when one side is done, if not help them out a little.
If you like this also try out the flowing recipes:
Wholemeal banana bread with dates
Oatmeal-coconut cookies with cranberries
If you like this also try out the flowing recipes:
Wholemeal banana bread with dates
Oatmeal-coconut cookies with cranberries