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Malasadas

Prep Time2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Servings: 20

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.)