Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of these fluffy and sweet malasadas, perfect for a delightful treat or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water (95°-105°F)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 4 large eggs, beaten
Coating:
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- 1 cup sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Mix yeast, sugar, and water. Let froth.
- Mix Dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs. Knead until dough forms.
- Rise Dough: Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- Shape and Fry: Cut dough, let rise, then fry until golden brown.
- Coat and Serve: Roll warm malasadas in sugar. Enjoy with fillings if desired.
Notes
- Ensure lukewarm water and milk for yeast activation.
- Avoid overcrowding the frying pot for crispy malasadas.
- Best served fresh on the day of making for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 malasada
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg