Malasadas Portuguese Pancakes Recipe

Name: Malasadas Portuguese Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SYRUP; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons anise seeds; MALASADAS; 1 package dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 large eggs; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 2 cups flour; 2 cups vegetable oil

Servings: persons

SYRUP
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons anise seeds
MALASADAS
1 package dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups flour
2 cups vegetable oil

1
SYRUP: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, and cook until it becomes a thin syrup approximately 30 minutes.
2
Keep warm, but do not overcook, as it will crystallize.
3
MALASADAS: Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoons sugar in warm water.
4
Add 3/4 cup flour, and mix well.
5
Cover, and put in a warm place to rise until bubbles form on top.
6
Combine eggs, lemon peel, vanilla, 1 tablespoons sugar, salt and cream or evaporated milk, and beat for 5 minutes.
7
Add yeast, 2 cups flour and mix to a soft batter.
8
Cover, and put in a warm place for at least 1 hour until doubled in volume.
9
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan to 325 degrees F.
10
Drop about 6 small tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
11
Fry until a light golden colour, turning once.
12
Remove from oil, and place on absorbent paper.
13
Continue until all batter is used.
14
Place drained pancakes in the hot syrup to coat.
15
Remove from syrup.
16
Arrange on a platter and serve as soon as possible.
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Terence Da Silva, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
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The Great Canadian Feast.

2042

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SYRUP, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons anise seeds, and more.

Yes, Malasadas Portuguese Pancakes falls under the Breakfast 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.

Malasadas Portuguese Pancakes

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