Malassadas (Portuguese Doughnuts) Recipe

Name: Malassadas (Portuguese Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-1/2 flour; 1/3 cup milk; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 6 tbsp. butter, cut up; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 3 tbsp. cooking oil; 6 eggs; Shortening, for frying; 1 cup sugar

Servings: persons

6-1/2 flour
1/3 cup milk
1 pkg. dry yeast
6 tbsp. butter, cut up
2 tbsp. sugar
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup warm water
3 tbsp. cooking oil
6 eggs
Shortening, for frying
1 cup sugar

1
In a large bowl stir together 1/2 cup flour, yeast and 2 tbsp.
2
sugar.
3
Add warm water; stir until smooth.
4
Cover; let rise in warm place 1 hour or until triple in volume.
5
In large bowl beat eggs until fluffy.
6
Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored.
7
In a small saucepan heat and stir milk until almost boiling; remove from heat.
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Add butter and salt, stirring until butter almost melts.
9
Cook to lukewarm.
10
Rub the inside of a large bowl with cooking oil.
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Pour in egg mixture.
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Stir in yeast and milk mixtures.
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Gradually add rest of flour, stirring to mix.
14
Mix thoroughly with hands.
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Add rest of oil.
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Continue kneading dough to work in oil.
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Knead 5 minutes or more.
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Cover with plastic.
19
Let rise in warm place for 2 to 3 hours; punch dough down.
20
For each doughnut roll 1/4 cup of dough out on lightly floured cloth to a 5 or 6-inch circle.
21
Fry a few at a time in shallow hot shortening (375F) approximately 1-1/2 minutes or until brown, turning once.
22
Drain on paper towels.
23
Roll in sugar/cinnamon.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6-1/2 flour, 1/3 cup milk, 1 pkg. dry yeast, 6 tbsp. butter, cut up, and more.

Yes, Malassadas (Portuguese Doughnuts) 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.

Malassadas (Portuguese Doughnuts)

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