Dutch Apple Fritters (Oliebollen)

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 package active dry yeast
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups scalded milk
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 10 cups flour
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 3 Granny Smith apples (optional), diced
• 3 cups sugar
• Ground cinnamon to taste
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• Canola oil or shortening for frying

Ingredients for 28 servings (4.2 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand for about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until mixed. Add scalded milk, warm water, yeast mixture, and margarine. Beat well.

3. 3

   Add flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add diced apple.

4. 4

   Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size. A lobster pot works well for this.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix the sugar with cinnamon to taste. Set aside.

6. 6

   Fill a fryer pot with 4 inches of canola oil or melted shortening. Heat to 375°F (190°C).

7. 7

   Scoop large spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil. Dipping the spoons in the hot oil before scooping the dough keeps the spoons from getting too sticky.

8. 8

   Fry the oliebollen until golden brown, turning them to ensure even cooking.

   Stovetop
9. 9

   Remove the oliebollen, and place on paper towels on paper bags.

10. 10

    Roll oliebollen in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and serve warm.