Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 01, 2009

As a daughter of a full Dutch father, this is what we would look forward to EVERY New Years day. It was a tradition. These are very good but I made them the way my dad did. I did a double batch and used 1 cup of beer (rrom temo) and 1 cup warm water. Did not use milk. Also only used 1 cube of yeast because of the beer. He also made it and let it rise all night and made them in the morning. I have done this tradition with my kids since my dad has passed and hopefully they will carry it on.

—icook

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 02, 2009

Oliebollen has always been a huge tradition in my family for New Years Day. It was my favourite thing of the New Year. I decided to make this for my first New Year in China, and it was terrible! The dough didn't rise, and it was so salty, the apples even took on the taste of the salt. I thought maybe I had made a mistake somewhere and forgot to add the sugar, but there's no sugar in this recipe. I'm glad to hear some people enjoyed this recipe...but I think next time, I'll stick with my mom's

—Jessica

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29 Ratings

Jan 05, 2007

They were very good, but way to much salt. I had to throw away the first few batches. Once I cut back on the salt they were fine.

—Jen

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Dec 15, 2003

My grandma's both use to make these (in the basement 'cuz of the oil smell!) for the holidays. Another German woman I knew made them and call them "Futchins". They are DELICIOUS!! Gramma never added currants, just raisins and apple, but she shook them in cinnamon sugar rather than powdered. Accurate recipe!! Thanks for the memories!!

—REDFRECKLEMOM

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Jan 01, 2007

Just like mom used to make! Well, not quite, but I think it'a more a question of technique. I had to add more milk to make the dough smooth, but they tasted great! Lekker!

—Czeri

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Oct 07, 2004

My mom used to always tell us about a little bakery in Washington state where she would buy Oliebollen and we've never been able to find them in CA. I was so glad to find this recipe! We made them and had a great time enjoying them! They are delicious!

—NCANNIS

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Mar 18, 2008

My grandmother used to make these for my sister and i when we slept over, her grams made them on easter in her youth. these are more authentic according to my gram then how she taught me (using pancake mix,as kids we knew these as pancake balls) but I still added her "secret ingredient" a dash of orange juice. if you can find one there is a type of cast iron pan with ball shapes cut out that we fry these in, it cuts the need for a vat of oil. though I inherited the pan from my grams and haven't been able to find a duplicate

—jessauer

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Jan 24, 2006

A Dutch friend of mine suggested that I find a recipe for these, and am I glad he did! They were heavenly. My children immediately declared them 'apple fritters' but in any case, my double recipe disappeared long before the ball dropped on New Year's. :)

—joyfulmotherof5

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Nutrition

Calories
270 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
45.8 g
15%

Cholesterol
19 mg
6%

Fat
8.5 g
13%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
405 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts)

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 19mg 6 %
Sodium 405mg 16 %
Potassium 240mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.8g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 24.6g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 20 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.