Dutch Apple Fritters (oliebollen)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 package active dry yeast
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups scalded milk
• ½ cup margarine
• 10 cups flour
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 3 granny smith apples
• to taste canola oil

Steps

1. Dissolve the sugar in warm water.
2. Sprinkle the yeast on top.
3. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until mixed.
5. Add the scalded milk, warm water, yeast mixture, and margarine.
6. Beat well.
7. Add the flour, sugar, and salt.
8. Mix well.
9. Add the diced apple.
10. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
11. A lobster pot works well for this.
12. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar with cinnamon to taste.
13. Set aside.
14. Fill a fryer pot with 4 inches of canola oil or melted shortening.
15. Heat to 375°F (190°C).
16. Scoop large spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil.
17. Dipping the spoons in the hot oil before scooping the dough keeps the spoons from getting too sticky.
18. Fry the oliebollen until golden brown, turning them to ensure even cooking.
19. Remove the oliebollen.
20. Place on paper towels on paper bags.
21. Roll the oliebollen in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
22. Serve warm.