Malasadas
My love of donuts doesn’t stop with the traditional ones that everyone thinks of, so I couldn’t wait to make these. In fact, I really love making any kind of donut, it’s one of my favorite things to do. I just love having them with my morning coffee. These mouthwatering Malasadas are unlike anything you’ve tasted before, they are simply addicting. This Portuguese style donut is wildly popular in Hawaii after being introduced to the island, and remain as one of their favorite treats today. These Malasadas might seem like any other yeast doughnut, but the difference is in the dough. What distinguishes the Malasada from the everyday yeast donut is the eggy dough, about one egg to every cup of flour. They also do not have a hole and have an ever so slightly crisp exterior. These fried delights are absolutely irresistible.
What You Need For Malasadas
Yeast – We are using active dry yeast for this recipe. You can also use instant yeast, you just won’t need to activate it first. Sugar – For donuts you usually just need granulated sugar. The sugar not only sweetens the donuts, but it also helps activate the yeast and helps it brown the donuts while frying. Water – Make sure your water is lukewarm between 95°F – 110°F, to properly activate the yeast. Flour – You need all-purpose flour for donuts. Keep in mind that donut dough is a really soft dough, not firm like you have it for rolls or breads. Donut dough is soft and pillowy, because you want your donuts to be soft and pillowy. So if you’re tempted to add more flour, don’t. Milk – Any type of milk will do, dairy or non dairy. Eggs – Eggs are what’s going to make the donut soft and rich.
How To Make Malasadas
Tips
Leftovers
You can store these malasadas on the counter in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To save them for a couple extra days, store them in the fridge and reheat them in a toaster oven.
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