Golden-fried joy.
Celebrate with a dash of Dutch flair and indulge in our Registered Dietician and Sustainable Nutrition Director, Tim’s Oliebollen! These golden-fried dough balls, dusted with powdered sugar, promise to sweeten any celebration.
Oliebollen, which translates to “oil balls” in Dutch, has been a festive tradition for centuries, symbolizing good luck and a sweet start to the New Year. 🇳🇱🎉
Pro Tip: Pair these delightful Oliebollen with your favorite beverage (like Anijsmelk) for an extra boost of joy!
Oliebollen
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 yeast cakes (1.5 tbsp active yeast)
- 6 cups flour
- ½ cup dried fruit (like currants, optional)
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; mix all ingredients into a soft dough.
- Let the dough sit in a warm place until it rises to double in size.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!
