Malasadas

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and the 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.
2. 2
   Beat eggs very well.
3. 3
   Measure flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt into large bowl; make a well and add yeast, eggs, milk, water and butter. Beat well to form soft smooth dough.
4. 4
   Cover and let rise until doubled.
5. 5
   With a circular motion following edge of bowl, turn dough and let rise until doubled.
6. 6
   Heat deep fat to 375°.
7. 7
   Spoon teaspoonfuls of dough carefully from bowl to keep risen dough from falling.
8. 8
   Drop into fat and fry until brown.
9. 9
   Drain on paper towels; shake in bag with sugar.
10. 10
    Serve hot.
11. 11
    Makes 5 to 6 dozen.