Portuguese donuts (malasadas) /baking/dessert

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.

In a bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, 1 tbsp of sugar, and 1 tbsp of flour. Let it sit until frothy.

In another bowl, mix together the flour, 3 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of salt, and lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.

Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture, then combine with the dry ingredients to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise until doubled in size.

Once risen, shape the dough into donuts and let them rise again.

Fry the donuts in hot oil until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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