Malasadas

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.

New Orleans Beignets

Blueberry Butter Cake

Lemon Pound Cake

Pina Colada Quick Bread

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 (The Best Recipe)

Servings 24 malasadas

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Malasadas - sweet, light and fluffy Portuguese donuts. The easiest malasadas recipe ever, fail-proof, delicious, just like Leonard's Bakery in Hawaii.

Calories 238 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 packet active dry yeast 1/4 oz. or 2 1/4 teaspoons or 7 g)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups scalded milk
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 8 large eggs beaten
• oil for frying
• sugar for coating

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Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast and the 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar and salt and make a well in the center. Add the milk, butter, eggs and yeast mixture.

2. 2

   Beat thoroughly to form a soft and smooth dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about an hour. Heat oil to 350 °F (176 °C).

3. 3

   While the oil is heating up, shape dough into flat round discs, pulling the dough outwards and leaving a small indentation in the center (see picture below).

   
4. 4
   Place the dough into the oil and fry until browned. Drain on paper towels, then shake in a bag with sugar.

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Recipe Notes

Scalded milk is milk heated to a near boil. It makes the malasadas fluffier and and lighter.

Adapted from: Pinterventures

Nutrition Facts

Malasadas (The Best Recipe)

Amount Per Serving (24 malasadas)

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 67mg22%

Sodium 161mg7%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: American Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Malasadas