How to Make Portuguese Malassadas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

Start with 5 lbs of flour in a large bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the flour.

Melt 2 sticks of butter.

Prepare eggs by placing them in hot water to reach room temperature, then crack 12 eggs into a separate container.

Mix the 12 eggs with 3 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.

Add 1 1/2 cups of water and 1 1/2 cups of milk to the melted butter, along with 4 tablespoons of Crisco.

Mix the egg mixture into the butter, water, and milk mixture.

Pour the combined mixture into a large bowl with the flour and salt.

Knead the dough by hand until it reaches a good consistency, adding water slowly as needed.

Mix in the yeast with warm water and add to the dough, kneading until fully incorporated.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 2 to 3 hours.

After rising, shape the dough into small pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot, then fry the dough pieces until golden brown, flipping as needed.

Remove the fried pieces and dip them in sugar on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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