Malasadas

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Malasadas is a local treat brought to hawaii by the portuguese. leonard's bakery served the first malasadas on shrove tuesday in 1953. now, it is an any day treat. this doughnut without a hole is soft, warm and sweet.

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Steps

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Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.

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Set aside.

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Combine flour , salt , and 1 / 2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl.

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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

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Combine yeast mixture with eggs , lemon extract , butter , evaporated milk , and water.

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Mix thorourghly and add to well.

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Combine wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together.

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Knead to form a soft , smooth dough.

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Cover.

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Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

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Punch down.

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Form into balls on a floured surface.

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Cover.

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Set aside to rise again.

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Heat oil to 375 degrees.

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Drop dough carefully into hot oil and fry until both sides are golden brown.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Coat with sugar or cinnamon sugar and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, flour, salt, eggs, lemon extract, butter, evaporated milk, water, canola oil