Portuguese Traditions: Malassadas

Now, every Azorean Household has their own recipe. The recipe for Malassadas differs as much as an Italian family’s recipe for “Sauce”. This one is a passed on generation to generation recipe from my family. If you find a different one, don’t be afraid to try it, It’s as different or as the same as the last marinara sauce (gravy) recipe you tried. Just love doing it! That’s the best secret ingredient in Everything you make!
Malassadas
4 Cups Flour                 1 Cup Sugar (+1 tsp)           2 Cups Milk
6 Eggs
1 packet Yeast (2 1/4 tsp instant yeast but don/t dissolve)
1/2 cup Water (100° – 110°)  (water is for the pkg yeast only)
1 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Butter (1/2 stick, melted)
Vegetable Oil for Frying
Now, every Azorean Household has their own recipe. The recipe for Malassadas differs as much as an Italian family’s recipe for “Sauce”. This one is a passed on generation to generation recipe from my family. If you find a different one, don’t be afraid to try it, It’s as different or as the same as the last marinara sauce (gravy) recipe you tried. Just love doing it! That’s the best secret ingredient in Everything you make!
Malassadas
4 Cups Flour                 1 Cup Sugar (+1 tsp)           2 Cups Milk
6 Eggs
1 packet Yeast (2 1/4 tsp instant yeast but don/t dissolve)
1/2 cup Water (100° – 110°)  (water is for the pkg yeast only)
1 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Butter (1/2 stick, melted)
Vegetable Oil for Frying

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