Malazadas (Portuguese Doughnuts) Recipe

Name: Malazadas (Portuguese Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup water; 1 1/3 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/3 cups water; 2 lbs flour; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 8 eggs, slightly beaten; oil

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 cups water
2 lbs flour
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
8 eggs, slightly beaten
oil

1
Dissolve yeast in the 1/3 cup warm water and 1 tsp sugar.
2
Set aside until ingredients are dissolved.
3
Measure flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
4
Mix cream and water together, and add to dry ingredients.
5
Then add the melted butter and the beaten eggs.
6
Add the dissolved yeast mixture and stir well to form soft dough.
7
Cover and put in a warm place, allowing to stand until double in size; this will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.
8
Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot oil, and fry until light brown.
9
Remove and drain on a rack with absorbent paper towel.
10
Coat with sugar.
11
ENJOY!

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

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: 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup water, 1 1/3 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Malazadas (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.

Malazadas (Portuguese Doughnuts)

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