Malazadas Portuguese Doughnuts

This is a recipe for portuguese donuts. I haven't tried it yet, but i am excited about it! This recipe was posted in reply to a request for portuguese recipes! prep time does not include time to set aside. Cook time is estimated as recipe did not provide cook time.

Steps

Dissolve yeast in the 1 / 3 cup warm water and 1 tsp sugar.

Set aside until ingredients are dissolved.

Measure flour , sugar and salt into a large bowl.

Mix cream and water together , and add to dry ingredients.

Then add the melted butter and the beaten eggs.

Add the dissolved yeast mixture and stir well to form soft dough.

Cover and put in a warm place , allowing to stand until double in size.

This will take approximately 1 1 / 2 hours.

Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot oil , and fry until light brown.

Remove and drain on a rack with absorbent paper towel.

Coat with sugar.

Enjoy !.

Ingredients

yeast, salt, water, heavy cream, sugar, flour, butter, eggs, oil