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Malasadas Recipe

Delicious Portuguese doughnuts, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy.
  2. 2. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3. Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture. Knead until smooth. Let it rise for about 1 hour.
  4. 4. Heat oil in a frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.
  5. 5. Remove malasadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar while warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Malasadas
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