Oliebollen Dutch Doughnuts

Posted by request. This recipe was copied exactly as printed in my

Mix yeast with a teaspoon of sugar , then add the lukewarm milk.

Blend in half the flour and a good pinch of salt.

Cover mixture and put in a warm place to rise.

Beat the egg and remaining sugar together.

When dough has risen , mix into it the egg-sugar mixture , melted butter , the rest of the flour , and the spice and currants.

Leave to rise again.

Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Divide dough into 18 equal-sized pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball.

Leave the balls in a warm place for 10 minutes.

Heat the oil or fat to frying temperature.

Fry a few doughnuts at a time , turning as necessary until they are pale golden-brown all over.

Drain on soft kitchen paper.

Finally , roll them in castor sugar.

fresh yeast, caster sugar, milk, plain flour, salt, egg, unsalted butter, mixed spice, currants, oil