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Oliebollen ((literally, "oil balls"), aka Dutch Doughnuts, are traditionally made and enjoyed as a New Years treat in Holland. But you can always make them at home whenever a craving hits! They can be made plain, but are typically filled with raisins or/and apples, then fried until golden brown and served warm dusted generously with powdered sugar. Crisp on the outside with a pillowy center that?s not too sweet. Absolutely irresistible! They taste the best when hot, but still wicked good at room-temperature. You can easily use Air Fryer or oven to reheat them. This recipe makes roughly 12-14Oliebollen, depending on how you scoop your Oliebollen.
250 g Raisins
16 g Fresh yeast (or 9 g active dry yeast)
250 ml Lukewarm milk
270 g White spelt flour (or ap flour)
1 Large egg, at room-temperature
1/3 tsp Black salt (or regular sea salt)
1 kg Lard for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting

Soak the raisins for at least one hour in water, preferably overnight. Drain and pad dry with paper towels before use.
Place yeast and lukewarm milk in a bowl and stir to dissolve. Set aside for 10 minutes or until mixture bubbles.
Place flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour the yeast mixture and eggs into the well and stir into a smooth batter. Add in drained raisins and stir until we...