Malasadas

Name: Malasadas
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees); 6 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 eggs, beaten until thick; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup water; 1 quart canola oil; 3 cups sugar

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees)
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs, beaten until thick
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 quart canola oil
3 cups sugar

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside.
2

Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
3

Combine yeast mixture with eggs, lemon extract(optional), butter (or margarine), evaporated milk, and water.
4

Mix thorourghly and add to well.
5

Combine wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together.
6

Knead to form a soft, smooth dough.
7

Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1-1/2 hours).
8

Punch down; form into balls on a floured surface.
9

Cover; set aside to rise again (about 30 minutes in a warm place).
10

Heat oil to 375 degrees; drop dough carefully into hot oil and fry until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Coat with sugar or cinnamon sugar and serve immediately.