Great balls of fried dough

epa04002077 Dutch Donutmaker Richard Visser, the winner of the Dutch contest of the best 'oliebol' (Dutch donuts), makes 'oliebollen' in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 27 December 2013. An oliebol is a donut-like product, traditionally made and consumed in Holland during the New Year's celebrations. The contest is held annually by Dutch newspaper AD (Algemeen Dagblad). EPA/BAS CZERWINSKI

Seasonal Dutch pastry rings in the New year.

DUTCH baker Richard Visser has won the annual oliebollen contest organised by newspaper Algemeen Dagblad nine times in the event’s 20-year history.