OLIE BOLLEN (DUTCH FRITTERS)

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I live in Holland, Michigan and these are just a few of the "traditional" recipes I've collected from people I know who probably brought them from "the old country." Enjoy!

Provided by Duane and Ginger Va

Categories     Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk, warm
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 lb raisins (Many people from the old country would set store bought raisins in water to soak overnight.)
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
  • let stand in warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Combine eggs, milk, syrup, raisins and yeast mixture in large kettle. Sift flour and salt into mixture and mix well for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Test a spoonful of dough to see if it will fall in lump form from the spoon.
  • If not, add a little more water or milk.
  • Let rise in warm place for 2 hours.
  • Drop by tablespoonful into deep, hot fat. Fry until brown.

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