Malasadas
Hi guys!
How are you all feeling? Are you doing something good for yourself? Are you doing something good for others? According to a number of studies, acts of kindness has a great contribution to one’s own well-being/happiness.
I’m sure it’s not surprising, but I think it’s really cool that science proves it! Whether it is helping out a friend, family member, societal cause, etc., it’s so important to do something to help others. Ultimately, having those experiences with others and finding meaning in those actions can lead to better well-being for all. At least I agree with that idea. What do you guys think?
Speaking of well-being, just a little update on my life:
- I started taking an online class “Science of Well-being“, hence why I’m talking about this😊 It’s only week 1, but it’s going well so far. My interest is positive psychology, so this is literally my sh*t you know? I’m just excited to learn something I truly enjoy!
- My boyfriend and I are visiting Los Angeles in about a week or so. The reason why we’re visiting now is because………we may or may not be moving there soon! My boyfriend has never been there before, so he wants to see before we fully commit. I already know that I love it. It’s always been my dream to live in west coast. I mean…I’m a beach girl after all.
- I’m also meeting up with my high school best friends there! We all went to the same high school in Hawaii, and we all went separate ways after graduating. Now, we might all end up being together in the same place! It’s amazing how life works sometimes. I have seen one of them about two years ago, but I haven’t seen the other girl for the longest time. I’m super stoked and cannot wait to catch up😇 It’s nice to see familiar faces and feel this nostalgia.
So, I am introducing you to this mostest nostalgic recipe EVER!
MALASADAS.
Here ya go☺️
Malasadas
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp active yeast (or one small packet of active yeast)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- a pinch salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix yeast, warm water and 1 tsp of sugar. Set it aside for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add eggs and, whisk.
- Add milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, and yeast mixture and combine till fully incorporated.
- Grease a large bowl with oil spray, transfer the mixture, and cover the bowl with a towel. Leave it for an hour and allow it to rise.
- Once risen, place dough on floured surface and roll till it's about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut dough into round shapes using a cookie cutter (I used a small mason jar!). Place them onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover it with a towel and allow it to rest for another hour.
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan and bring to 375F. Put it on low to medium heat and place malasadas to fry until golden brown on each side. Once cooked, place them on a cooling rack or on paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, put sugar and place cooked malasadas. Toss them around to evenly coat them. (I suggest you do this when malasadas are still warm.)