Malasadas

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast, sugar and water and set aside.
2. 2
   Beat eggs.
3. 3
   Measure flour into mixing bowl and add salt.
4. 4
   Make a well in the flour, pour yeast mixture, eggs and other ingredients.
5. 5
   Beat in circular motion until the dough is soft. Cover, let raise until double.
6. 6
   Turn dough over but do not punch down. Cover and let raise again.
7. 7
   Heat oil to 375 degrees and drop dough by teaspoon full into oil and cook until brown.
8. 8
   Shake in brown bag with sugar. Best when hot.
9. 9
   Note: If the malasadas have a tendency to come out with the center still doughy, turn the heat down on the oil which will allow them to cook longer.