Malasadas
Soft, fluffy, pillowy and sweet Malasadas that you just can’t stop eating. This easy Malasadas recipe is Leonard’s Bakery copycat, it’s fail-proof and super easy.
If you have been to Hawaii, I am sure you have had the world’s famous Leonard’s Malasadas on the island of Oahu.
You hadn’t been to Hawaii if you didn’t try Leonard’s. I am one of the fans of malasadas, ones that I am constantly craving.
Malasadas is Portuguese in origin. They are basically yeast-based fried dough balls coated with sugar. The dough is soft, puffy, pillowy and once you sink your teeth into one, you just can’t stop eating. I am hooked since my first trip to Hawaii.
My baker Kendoll and I decided to try the recipe from My Pinterventures, which is the easiest malasadas recipe ever! It’s very straight forward and it doesn’t take a long time. The active time is pretty short and the proof time is about 1 hour.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This easy Malasadas recipe is only 238 calories per piece.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This sweet treat is best served with a cup of coffee or tea. For an afternoon tea party, I recommend the following recipes.
The end results are the most amazing malasadas that transport me instantly to Leonard’s Bakery. Every bite is utterly satisfying. Try this recipe, I guarantee you it’s fail-proof!
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Malasadas - sweet, light and fluffy Portuguese donuts. The easiest malasadas recipe ever, fail-proof, delicious, just like Leonard's Bakery in Hawaii. Scalded milk is milk heated to a near boil. It makes the malasadas fluffier and and lighter. Adapted from: PinterventuresMalasadas (The Best Recipe)
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
24 malasadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 67mgSodium 161mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 7g
Darcy S
Is this Fahrenheit or Celsius?
Admin
350°F (176°C)
Connie
Do I have to cool off the scalded milk first so the yeast will not be affected?
Rasa Malaysia
No need to cool off.
Paul
Any orange or lemon zest used??
Rasa Malaysia
No.
Nora
Do you think the malasadas recipe would work with a gluten free flour?
Rasa Malaysia
Sorry I am not sure I didn’t try.
Rita
It just might work if you have Jules GF Flour: https://shop.gfjules.com/collections/flour
Shana
One more comment -sorry ! The dough was very sticky so I just floured the scooper I used and floored a surface I put them on, then formed the disks. So easy that way !
AmandaN
Hello, I am planning on making this, this weekend. Do you know if it’s ok to make the dough the night before. shape and fry them in the morning?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Amanda, I don’t think so. Not sure if the dough will over-expand if it’s left overnight.
Karen
Anyone try making these in an air fryer?