Ole Bollen

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
6 c. flour, sifted
3 Tbsp. oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium orange rind, grated
2 Tbsp. lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)
2 c. currants
3 c. milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

(Ole Dutch Treat). Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Beat eggs. Scald and cool milk. Combine milk, eggs, oil, sugar, salt, yeast, vanilla and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Sift in 2 cups flour. Beat thoroughly. Add currants, orange peel and finely chopped candied fruit (optional). Add flour to make a thick batter. Let the batter rise until doubled. Drop large spoonfuls of dough into hot oil (use a deep fryer). Cook like a doughnut, until brown. Drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.