Oliebollen
This is the perfect time of year to write a post about Oliebollen or
literally translated in to English - oil balls! These are best described
as ‘Dutch doughnuts’ and are traditional eaten on New Year’s Eve.
Basically they are a type of batter with raisins fried in oil and
sprinkled with powdered sugar. A fabulous way to welcome in the New Year
I think!
It is nice to think that when you are eating an oliebol there is a sense of continuity with past Dutch generations – as these Dutch delights have been eaten for centuries here in Holland!
Here is a painting from 1652 by the Dutch painter Aelbert Cuyp showing these treats back then they were known as ‘oliekoek' (oil cake -the old name for oilebollen) and look pretty similar to today’s oliebollen!
They have also been mentioned in the 1667 Dutch cook book 'De verstandige kock' or 'The smart/responsible cook'.
So what are you waiting for – try some today! The branded 'Koopmans' Oilebollen Mix is available from my ETSY store here
It is nice to think that when you are eating an oliebol there is a sense of continuity with past Dutch generations – as these Dutch delights have been eaten for centuries here in Holland!
Here is a painting from 1652 by the Dutch painter Aelbert Cuyp showing these treats back then they were known as ‘oliekoek' (oil cake -the old name for oilebollen) and look pretty similar to today’s oliebollen!
They have also been mentioned in the 1667 Dutch cook book 'De verstandige kock' or 'The smart/responsible cook'.
So what are you waiting for – try some today! The branded 'Koopmans' Oilebollen Mix is available from my ETSY store here
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