malasadas

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 6 eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups white sugar

Recipe

• 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.