Malasadas

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon yeast (or 1 package)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 6 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 6 eggs
• 1 quart vegetable oil (to cook)
• extra sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast, sugar and water and set aside.

2. 2

   Beat eggs.

3. 3

   Measure flour into mixing bowl and add salt.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Beat in circular motion until the dough is soft. Cover, let raise until double.

6. 6

   Turn dough over but do not punch down. Cover and let raise again.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Shake in brown bag with sugar. Best when hot.

9. 9

   Note: If the malasadas have a tendency to come out with the center still doughy, turn the heat down on the oil which will allow them to cook longer.