Oly Koek and Doughty Doughnut recipes

• Produce

  • 1 cup Dried fruit, mixed

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg white
  • 2 Egg yolks

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 3 cups Plain flour
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 1 1/2 packages Yeast, dry

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Milk

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/4 cup Brandy

• Liquids

  • 1/8 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins and citrus)
• ¼ cup brandy
• 1.5 packages of dry yeast
• ⅛ cup warm water
• pinch of sugar
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 3-4 cups plain flour
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• vegetable oil for frying

Directions

• Start by preparing the mixed dried fruit  the night before by soaking it in the brandy.
• The day of, in a bowl of the warm water, sprinkle the yeast, stir and cover in a warm spot. meanwhile warm together the milk and butter, then mix in with the eggs, sugar and nutmeg.
• Stir in the yeast, then begin mixing in the flour, a cup at a time until you reach the consistency of a soft dough.
• Cover and set aside in a warm place to rise for an hour.
• Meanwhile drain the fruits from the brandy. Tear off an egg sized piece of the dough, create a well in the middle, fill with the fruits and close the dough back up.
• Create all the balls first before frying. Deep fry one or two at a time until golden before removing.