Malasadas (Hawaiian Style Donuts) Recipe

Name: Malasadas (Hawaiian Style Donuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 cups Sugar; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Lemon (just The Zest); 1/4 ounces, weight Yeast; 1/4 cups Warm Water; 4 whole Eggs; 1 cup Whole Milk [or 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk]; 2 Tablespoons Oil; Oil For Deep Frying; 1/2 cups Sugar For Sprinkling

Servings: persons

1
Sift together the flour, sugar, salt and the zest of one lemon.
2
Dissolve yeast in warm water
3
In a small bowl, combine: the eggs, milk and oil. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and then add the yeast, mixing well.
4
The dough will be wet and batter-like. Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until it doubles in size.
5
Heat oil for deep frying. Drop dough balls into the hot oil by the teaspoonful, until brown.
6
To test for doneness: Using a toothpick or a skewer, insert into the center. It should come out clean when fully cooked.
7
When brown, pull the doughnuts out of the oil and drain on a paper towel.
8
Put about 1/2 cup of sugar in a brown paper bag. While the donuts are still warm, place them into the brown paper bag and shake to coat the doughnuts.
9
Dive in!

727

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/4 cups Sugar, 3/4 teaspoons Salt, 1 whole Lemon (just The Zest), and more.

Yes, Malasadas (Hawaiian Style Donuts) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malasadas (Hawaiian Style Donuts)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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