Nonnevotten Limburg Sugared Fried Knots

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Light, airy knots of yeast dough fried until golden and tossed in sugar while hot. They taste like a plain, tender doughnut. Makes 12 knots in about 1 hr 50 min.

Prep 95 min

Cook 15 min

Total 1 hr 50 min

Yield 12 knots

Ingredients

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4 cups (500 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (200 ml)whole milk, lukewarm
½ cup (100 g)unsalted butter, softened
½ oz (14 g)instant yeast
2 tbsp (25 g)sugar, for the dough
1 ¾ tsp (10 g)salt
1 (50 g)egg
6 ⅓ cups (1500 ml)neutral oil, for deep frying
½ cup (100 g)sugar, for the to finish

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Instructions

Stir the yeast and a pinch of the sugar into 50 ml of the milk. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix the flour, remaining milk, remaining sugar, egg and the yeast mixture into a smooth dough. Add the butter and salt and knead 8 minutes.
Cover and let rise 40 minutes. Flatten, fold in half and rest 15 minutes.
Roll the dough about 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) thick. Cut strips about 12 inches (30 cm) long and tie loosely into knots or bows. Rest 10 minutes.
Heat the oil to 350 F (180 C) in a heavy pot.
Fry a few knots at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden.
Drain briefly and toss in the sugar right away so it sticks.

Tips

Keep the oil at 350 F (180 C); cooler oil makes greasy knots.
Sugar will not stick once the pastry has cooled, so coat while hot.
Add cinnamon to the sugar if you like.
Hot frying oil can cause burns; keep it at 350 F (180 C) and never leave it unattended.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make nonnevotten limburg sugared fried knots?

Plan on 95 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 12 knots.

How should I store nonnevotten limburg sugared fried knots?

Best the day they are made. Store airtight up to 1 day.

Can I make nonnevotten limburg sugared fried knots ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Nonnevotten are fried yeast pastries from Limburg, tied in a knot and rolled in sugar, linked to carnival. Serve it with hot chocolate.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

343 Calories / serving

16.2g Fat

43.4g Carbs

5.8g Protein

11.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~4116 cal · 194g fat · 521g carbs · 70g protein · 137g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.