There are those of us that so look forward to carnival season here….for the food. One of the most common booths is the Malasada booth. A Portuguese doughnut that Hawaii has become well known for at a handful of bakeries around the island.
MALASADAS
There are those of us that so look forward to carnival season here….for the food. One of the most common booths is the Malasada booth. A Portuguese doughnut that Hawaii has become well known for at a handful of bakeries around the island.
Yield: 6 Dozens.
Materials
- 1 (.25 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 c. warm water
- 6 c. all-purpose flour
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. butter, melted
- 1 c. evaporated milk
- 1 c. water
- 1 tsp. salt
- oil for frying
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; set aside.
- Place flour in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center.
- Add yeast mixture and remaining ingredients.
- Beat well to form a soft dough.
- Cover; let rise 1 hour until doubled in size.
- In a wok or deep fat fryer; heat oil.
- In a shallow dish; combine sugar and cinnamon; reserve.
- Using ice cream scoop, drop dough into hot oil; brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Toss in sugar mixture.
How To Serve:
- Makes 6-7 dozen.
