Oliebollen Recipe: Dutch New Year's Treat

Start by soaking the raisins in water for 15 minutes, then drain them.

Slowly warm up the buttermilk in a saucepan over low heat.

Combine the sugar and yeast.

When the milk is warm, add the yeast and sugar to it.

Put the flour into a large bowl, and add the milk, egg and salt.

Stir to combine, then add the raisins.

Cover the dough with a warm damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.

Heat up a litre of oil to 180°C.

Use two spoons to make balls out of the dough, and deep fry them for 3 minutes.

Leave to drip on some tissue paper, then serve with icing sugar.

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