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In the realm of delectable pastries, malasadas stand out as a Portuguese treat that has captured hearts worldwide. These irresistible treats are deep-fried dough balls, often filled with a sweet, creamy center, and coated in sugar for an extra burst of flavor. Originating from the Azores, malasadas have become a beloved part of many cultures, with variations found in Hawaii, Brazil, and beyond. This article offers a culinary journey into the world of malasadas, presenting three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility and global appeal of this delightful confection.

The first recipe takes you to the heart of traditional Portuguese malasadas. With a focus on simple, authentic ingredients and a step-by-step guide, this recipe promises to recreate the classic flavors and textures that have made malasadas so popular. For those who prefer a richer, more indulgent experience, the second recipe introduces a decadent malasada filled with a smooth, velvety crème pâtissière. This French-inspired filling adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the classic malasada, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Last but not least, the third recipe caters to vegan and gluten-free enthusiasts, offering a plant-based malasada made with almond flour, coconut milk, and maple syrup. This innovative recipe proves that malasadas can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your skill level and preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more of these irresistible Portuguese delights.

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MALASADAS (PLAIN OR HAUPIA FILLED)



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Transport yourself to the Hawaiian islands with these soft, puffy, sugary clouds of goodness known as "malasadas"

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Bread     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups milk
2 1/4 teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups flour
oil for frying ((about 2 quarts))
sugar (for coating (about 2 cups))
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk ((unsweetened))
1 cup whole milk
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a glass liquid measuring cup in the microwave for 1 minute. In the bowl of a stand mixer*, combine the hot milk with the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir lightly, and let sit until the mixture is foamy*, about 5 minutes (*see "tips" above).
  • Using the dough hook and beat the eggs, butter, 1/4 cup sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add half of the flour (2 cups plus 1/4 cup), and mix until combined, then mix in the rest of the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. It's ok if it is still a little tacky (see picture above). Add more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, if the dough is still too sticky.
  • Grease a large bowl with a little oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray (so the dough won't stick to it if it rises a lot). Let rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, and cut into 16 equal pieces. Take each piece and pinch into a ball shape being careful not to overwork. Once it's nice and round, pat each piece between your hands, flattening it out a little so it looks like a fat disc. Optional: Place each dough piece on a 4" square of parchment paper, this will make it easier to handle gently and put in the oil after they rise. Cover dough pieces with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until they puff up, about 45 minutes.
  • About 10 minutes before the doughnuts are done rising, heat oil to 350-degrees in a deep fryer or Dutch oven (I actually used my electirc fondue pot and it worked perfectly). Carefully add the malasadas to the oil, a few at a time. Be careful not to crowd them. When the bottoms are deep golden, after 45 seconds to a minute, use a metal slotted spoon or wooden chopstick to flip; cook until they're deep golden all over.
  • Use a slotted spoon or oil strainer to carefully remove malasadas to a plate or cooling rack lined with paper towels.
  • Once the malasadas are cool enough to handle (but still very warm), roll in sugar until well coated and set aside. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MALASADAS (HAWAIIAN AND PORTUGUESE DOUGHNUT) RECIPE



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Malasadas are a Hawaiian and Portuguese doughnut that are worth the time and effort. Serve warm tossed in sugar.

Provided by Jessie Sheehan

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Brunch

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups bread flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (divided)
2 3/4 teaspoons instant yeast
Optional: 1/4 cup potato starch
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs (room temperature)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and warm)
3/4 cup evaporated milk
Oil, for deep frying

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, 1/3 cup of the sugar, yeast, potato starch (if using), and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed until light and frothy, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and evaporated milk and beat on medium to combine.
  • Replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook, and on low speed, add the flour mixture and mix for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Turn the dough out into a medium bowl that has been greased with cooking spray or softened butter. Turn the dough ball over in the bowl to coat it in spray or butter, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until it has practically doubled in size.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, place it on your work surface (you should not need to flour it, but do so lightly, if the dough is too sticky to work with), and pat the dough or roll it out into a 10 x 12-inch square, about 1/2-inch thick.
  • With a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out the doughnuts and place on the prepared sheet. You may re-roll your scraps and cut out additional doughnuts, but they will be tougher than your first 12.
  • Place the baking sheet in a warm spot, lightly covered in plastic wrap, and let the doughnuts rest on the counter until they have doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • When ready to fry, fill a large heavy pot with 2 inches of oil. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot, and heat the oil on medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350 F, or slightly above (the temperature will drop when you add your doughnuts, but while frying, you want your temperature to stay at 350 F).
  • Once the oil is at temperature, carefully transfer a couple of doughnuts to the oil, and fry for about 90 seconds per side, or until lightly browned. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts, being careful not to overcrowd the pan and lower the temperature of the oil too much.
  • Without burning your fingers, dip the warm doughnuts into the remaining sugar and flip to coat. Serve immediately. The doughnuts will keep for a day or two, but they are best eaten within a few hours of making.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 12 doughnuts (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MALASADAS



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Aloha! Here in Hawaii, malasadas are the ONLY donuts we have! They are sold at fundraisers and are very popular. There are many Portuguese descendants in the islands. Onolicious!

Provided by IDAJ

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
6 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs until thick.
  • Put flour in large bowl, making a well in the center. Into the well add yeast, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, milk, 1 cup water, and salt. Beat thoroughly to form a soft, smooth dough. Cover, let dough rise until doubled.
  • Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop dough by big teaspoonfuls into oil, fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, shake in a bag of sugar to coat, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MALASADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoon dry active yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar plus 1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
Vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon-sugar for coating (about 1/4 cup sugar mixed with cinnamon to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the yeast with 1/4 cup lukewarm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix until the yeast dissolves then set aside for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, vanilla, eggs, and butter and reserve.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour with 11/3 cup sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the yeast and milk mixture into the well. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, forming a soft, smooth dough. Cover the dough with a clean towel and set aside to rise in a warm place until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch the dough down, then with oiled fingers, pinch off pieces about the size golf balls. Place the dough balls on greased baking sheets. Cover the malasadas with a clean towel and set aside to rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
  • In a heavy, high-sided pot, heat a bout 2 inches of oil over medium-high until the oil reaches 325 degrees F. Working in small batches, fry the malasadas until they are uniformly golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes per batch. Drain the malasadas on a plate lined with paper towels just until they are cool enough to handle then roll them in cinnamon sugar and serve.

MALASADAS



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Categories     Dairy     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Deep-Fry     Party     Pastry     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 cups (or more) all purpose flour
2 envelopes quick-rising dry yeast
1 cup hot water (110°F to 120°F)
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 1 egg, 3/4 cup sugar, butter and salt in bowl of heavy-duty mixer fitted with dough hook attachment; beat until blended. Add 5 cups flour and yeast; beat 1 minute. Add 1 cup hot water, milk and vanilla and beat until well blended. Beat in remaining 2 eggs, then 1/2 cup flour. Beat until dough is smooth, soft and slightly sticky but begins to come away from sides of bowl, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if very sticky, about 10 minutes. Scrape down dough from sides of bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough. Cut into 2 equal pieces. Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to 12x16-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips and crosswise into 4 strips, making twelve 4-inch squares. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Pour enough oil into large saucepan to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 350°F. Fry 2 or 3 malasadas until puffed and golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer malasadas to paper towels and drain. Repeat frying with remaining dough squares, heating oil to 350°F for each batch.
  • Generously sprinkle warm malasadas with additional sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To ensure a fluffy texture, use bread flour or a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour.
  • Use yeast that is fresh and active. If you're unsure about the yeast's activity, proof it before using it.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size. This will take about 1 hour.
  • When frying the malasadas, make sure the oil is hot enough, but not too hot. The ideal temperature is 375°F (190°C).
  • Fry the malasadas until they are golden brown on all sides. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Allow the malasadas to cool slightly before filling them with your favorite filling.

Conclusion:

Malasadas are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there's sure to be a malasada that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give malasadas a try!

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