Zeeuwse Boluses

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Place the dried yeast, milk, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Mix and let stand for a few minutes, until it begins to foam.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Add the flour, egg, butter, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and cardamom.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Process until smooth.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Form the dough into a ball, cover the bowl, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   1 h
6. 6
   Step 6:

   Mix the caster sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Pour the sugar mixture over the dough and roll the dough in it.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Form 10 equal balls, about 75 grams each.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Let the balls “sweat” for a while so the sugar dissolves slightly.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Roll each ball again so the remaining dough absorbs the sugar better.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Roll each ball into a strand about 35–40 centimeters long while rolling it through the powdered sugar.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Fold the strand around one end.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Tuck the other end underneath the bolus.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Push something between the roll to secure the end.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Place the boluses on a lined baking sheet.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for ½–1 hour.

    1 h
17. 17
    Step 17:

    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 250°C/480°F with top and bottom heat.

18. 18
    Step 18:

    Bake the Zeeland Boluses for about 8 minutes, until done.

    8 min
19. 19
    Step 19:

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.

    1 min
20. 20
    Step 20:

    Turn them over and let cool further, on a wire rack if necessary.

21. 21
    Step 21:

    Enjoy.