Malasadas portuguese fried bread dough recipe

Malasadas (Portuguese Fried Bread Dough) recipe

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If you're craving a sweet and fluffy treat, look no further than the Malasadas Portuguese Fried Bread Dough recipe. Originating from Portugal, these delectable pastries are made by deep frying a simple dough until golden brown and then generously coating them in powdered sugar. The result is a soft and pillowy texture with a crispy exterior that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these Malasadas are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Malasadas portuguese fried bread dough recipe details

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Ingredients:

8 eggs, room temperature

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 pint milk, warm

1 stick butter, room temperature

4 cups flour

2 yeast cakes

Instructions:

Every Friday evening, we shared Mother’s and Father’s sweet bread, as we children called it.— Helen Mary Duarte

Proof yeast in 1 cup warm milk and 1 Tablespoon sugar; stir. Sift together flour, salt, and sugar and make a well in mixture. Add eggs and milk a little at a time. Add butter. Stir well. When thoroughly mixed, grease a large bowl and place dough in bowl.

Cover and let rise for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. When dough is light and appears light in texture, cut off some of the dough and stretch it with your hands. Drop into hot fat and fry until golden brown. Pour warm honey or syrup over fried dough and serve hot or buttered with sugar.