Malasadas

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside.

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Combine yeast mixture with eggs, lemon extract(optional), butter (or margarine), evaporated milk, and water.

4. 4

   Mix thorourghly and add to well.

5. 5

   Combine wet and dry ingredients until the dough comes together.

6. 6

   Knead to form a soft, smooth dough.

7. 7

   Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1-1/2 hours).

8. 8

   Punch down; form into balls on a floured surface.

9. 9

   Cover; set aside to rise again (about 30 minutes in a warm place).

10. 10

    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.