How to make Malasadas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a distinct flavor while being dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia provides sweetness with fewer calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Dissolve yeast, sugar and water and set aside.

Beat eggs. Measure flour into mixing bowl and add salt.

Make a well in the flour, pour yeast mixture, eggs and other ingredients.

Beat in circular motion until the dough is soft. Cover, let raise until double. Turn dough over but do not punch down. Cover and let raise again.

Heat oil to 375 degrees and drop dough by teaspoon full into oil and cook until brown.

Toss with sugar. Best when hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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