I saved this recipe from a Web site some years ago, but it no longer exists. That's too bad, since these Oliebollen are really great. Thank you, Debbie King, whoever you are!

Original site: http://www.dnc.net/users/king/recipe/olie.htm

January Recipe of the Month

Oliebollen

1 package yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups warm milk
3 tablespoon light corn syrup
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped apples

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand in warm place for 30 minutes. Combine eggs, milk, corn syrup, raisins, apples, and yeast mixture in large bowl. Add flour and salt into mixture. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. Test a spoonful of dough to see if it will fall into a "lump" form from the spoon. If not, add more milk. Let rise in warm place for 2 hours. Drop by teaspoons into vegetable oil at 375°F. Fry until golden brown. Top with powdered sugar while still warm.

From the kitchen of Debbie King

Making a warm place

Place ¼ cup water into a microwave oven, bring to a boil. Once the water has boiled turn off the oven and place the dough in the oven with the water. The heat and moisture make an ideal place for the dough to rise.