Bakers following a recipe that calls for crushed aniseed sprinkles
Want to mix aniseed sprinkles into the batter and use them as a topping too? A Boodschappen oliebollen recipe specifically calls for crushed aniseed sprinkles for both steps.
Which option is right for you?
Bakers keeping an eye on pack size
If you only need part of a pack, check the net weight against the amount your recipe calls for. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the listed pack sizes for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles and blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles differ.
Bakers with a colour theme
If you mainly want to add a colourful finish to your oliebollen, you could consider De Ruijter’s blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles or party sprinkles as decoration. Don’t choose on colour alone if your recipe calls for crushed aniseed sprinkles in the batter.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the sprinkles will go into the batter or be used just as a topping. Then check which variety, pack size and ingredients suit your plans.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Use in the recipe | Check whether the recipe calls for crushed aniseed sprinkles and follow the quantities given. | I want to mix the sprinkles into the batter and use them on the oliebollen too. For around 43% of consumers, suitability for the recipe would be the first consideration. |
| Usable quantity | Compare the net weight with the amount you’ll actually use. | If I’m making a smaller batch, I want to know how much of a pack I’ll need. Usable quantity would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Colour and presentation | Choose a colour that works for your finishing touches and check the ingredients on the label. | I want my oliebollen to match my colour theme, so the finishing touches matter most to me. Colour would be the main consideration for around 28% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Using every type of aniseed sprinkles in the batter in the same way
Boodschappen’s oliebollen recipe uses crushed aniseed sprinkles in the batter. It doesn’t recommend using whole, coloured varieties in the same way.
If you want to mix sprinkles into the batter, choose a recipe that specifically names the variety you’re using.
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Choosing a pack without checking how much you’ll use
Pack sizes vary, while Boodschappen’s recipe gives the quantity of crushed aniseed sprinkles in tablespoons.
Compare the net weight with the amount you plan to use in the batter and as a topping.
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Skipping the ingredients list because the sprinkles are just for decoration
Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles; Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Jumbo also lists wheat starch for the blue-and-white variety.
Always check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack, especially if you’re baking for other people.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter varieties that are relevant when choosing between crushed aniseed sprinkles and a colourful finish.
- Crushed aniseed sprinkles are specifically used in Boodschappen’s oliebollen recipe; blue-and-white sprinkles and party sprinkles offer other options for presentation.
- That recipe doesn’t show that the coloured varieties can be mixed into the batter in the same way. Check the current packaging and ingredients for each variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I mix crushed aniseed sprinkles into oliebollen batter?
Yes. Boodschappen’s oliebollen recipe replaces the sugar in the basic recipe with 2 tablespoons of crushed aniseed sprinkles. It also uses 3 tablespoons with orange zest as a topping. This applies to the crushed variety in that recipe, not automatically to whole, coloured sprinkles.
Are De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles gluten-free?
No. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in the ingredients, while Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. Always check the current label on the pack before use.
What should I bear in mind when deep-frying oliebollen?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises filling your deep-fat fryer with oil to no more than half capacity, and not letting the oil smoke or steam. It recommends a maximum temperature of 175 °C, while a Jumbo oliebollen mix specifies around 190 °C. Don’t treat the mix’s instructions as universal safety guidance, and check your fryer’s instructions too.