Dutch Apple Fritters (Oliebollen)

What you’ll need

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• 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

Let’s make it

1. Step 1

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

2. Step 2

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

3. Step 3

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

4. Step 4

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

5. Step 5

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

6. Step 6

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

7. Step 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. Step 8

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

9. Step 9

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

10. Step 10

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

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