Best 8 Malasadas A Portuguese Holeless Doughnut Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable malasadas, a traditional Portuguese doughnut that captivates taste buds with its fluffy interior and crispy exterior. These holeless delights, also known as Portuguese donuts, have a rich history and are a beloved treat in many cultures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect malasadas, offering expert tips and tricks to ensure a successful baking experience.

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MALASSADAS | PORTUGUESE DOUGHNUTS



Malassadas | Portuguese Doughnuts image

These malassadas, or Portuguese doughnuts are an irresistible dessert made with fried dough that's coated in cinnamon sugar. They're a treat that harkens back to my childhood.

Provided by David Leite

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the bowl)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons warm water (110°F (43°C))
3 large eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for the work surface)
Nonstick cooking spray
Vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat the milk, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it just begins to steam and form bubbles around the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool until lukewarm.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the eggs on medium-high until thick and luscious looking, about 5 minutes.
  • Switch to the dough hook, add the milk mixture, the yeast mixture, and the flour, and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, about 7 minutes, adding more flour if needed. The dough should be just slightly tacky but not sticky.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface, shape into a ball, and place in a lightly buttered large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until double in size, about 2 hours.
  • Lightly coat a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and turn the dough onto the pan. Press and poke it with your fingers, much like making focaccia, to help stretch it until it's about 1/2 inch thick. Lightly coat the top of the dough with cooking spray, loosely cover the pan with plastic wrap, and let the dough rest at room temperature until double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with 3 inches of oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (177°C) on a deep-fry or candy or instant-read thermometer. Monitor the heat to keep a steady temperature.
  • Using scissors or your hands, cut or pull a 2-to-3-inch piece of dough from the baking sheet and stretch it into a 4-to-5-inch circle, then lower it into the oil and fry, turning frequently, just until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 45 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, depending on the size. Drain the doughnut on paper towels for 30 seconds and then toss in the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough. Devour warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 malassada, Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.04 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g

MALASADAS



Malasadas image

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 (PORTUGUESE-STYLE DOUGHNUTS) RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Malasadas (Portuguese-Style Doughnuts) Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by MJH

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.

MALASADAS



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Malasadas is a local treat brought to Hawaii by the Portuguese. Leonard's Bakery served the first malasadas on Shrove Tuesday in 1953. Now, it is an any day treat. This doughnut without a hole is soft, warm and sweet.

Provided by Amy in Hawaii

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside.
  • Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  • Combine yeast mixture with eggs, lemon extract(optional), butter (or margarine), evaporated milk, and water.
  • Mix thorourghly and add to well.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together.
  • Knead to form a soft, smooth dough.
  • Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1-1/2 hours).
  • Punch down; form into balls on a floured surface.
  • Cover; set aside to rise again (about 30 minutes in a warm place).
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2053.6, Fat 139.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 209.2, Sodium 314.5, Carbohydrate 186.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 101.1, Protein 19.4

MALASADAS



Malasadas image

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.

MALAZADAS (PORTUGUESE DOUGHNUTS)



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This is a recipe for portuguese donuts. I haven't tried it yet, but I am excited about it! This recipe was posted in reply to a request for Portuguese recipes! Prep time does not include time to set aside. Cook time is estimated as recipe did not provide cook time.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 cups water
2 lbs flour
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
8 eggs, slightly beaten
oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in the 1/3 cup warm water and 1 tsp sugar.
  • Set aside until ingredients are dissolved.
  • Measure flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
  • Mix cream and water together, and add to dry ingredients.
  • Then add the melted butter and the beaten eggs.
  • Add the dissolved yeast mixture and stir well to form soft dough.
  • Cover and put in a warm place, allowing to stand until double in size; this will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot oil, and fry until light brown.
  • Remove and drain on a rack with absorbent paper towel.
  • Coat with sugar.
  • ENJOY!

MALASADAS DOIS



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A raised, deep fried, Portuguese donut. Very popular as fund raisers in Southeastern Massachusetts where I grew up.

Provided by Scotty

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time P1DT6h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup warm water
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup lukewarm milk
¾ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 quart vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and 1 cup of sugar until sugar has completely dissolved. Stir in the salt and flour. Mix in the yeast mixture, milk and melted butter. A wooden spoon works well for this. Cover and set in a warm place to rise until doubled.
  • Once the dough has doubled, punch down and knead a bit - a lot if you want. The dough should be elastic. Cover and allow to rise again. If you like, you may refrigerate overnight. My grandmother would let it rise overnight, and hers were amazing. When the dough has doubled, it is ready to use.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a small dish of water to the side for wetting your hands slightly before touching the dough. This will help it keep from sticking. Only wet your hands a little, excess water dripping in the hot oil is very dangerous.
  • With slightly wet hands, gather a small ball of dough about the size of a golf ball. Stretch the dough out a little bit while turning around until you have a disc about 4 inches wide. If you mess up, just throw it back in with the other dough, and start over. Tiny holes are fine.
  • Carefully place the stretched dough into the hot oil. The doughnuts should puff up a bit as they hit the oil. Cook for about 3 minutes per side. They are done when they are golden brown. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Coat with white sugar while still hot. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 77.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

PORTUGUESE DOUGHNUTS



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Fresh warm doughnuts-felozes (fell-o-ses)-are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people like to roll these doughnuts without holes in sugar. Others prefer eating them with maple syrup. Either way, they're wonderful! -Isabella Castro, Gustine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Sugar or maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, eggs, sugar, butter and salt; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or each side or until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnuts in sugar or serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh yeast for the best results. If you're using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough.
  • Don't over-knead the dough. Just knead it until it comes together and is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  • When frying the malasadas, use a deep fryer or a large saucepan filled with oil. The oil should be hot enough to fry the malasadas without burning them.
  • Roll the malasadas in granulated sugar while they are still hot. This will help the sugar stick.

Conclusion:

Malasadas are a delicious and easy-to-make Portuguese treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a few simple tips, you can make malasadas that are light, fluffy, and oh-so-yummy! So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give malasadas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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