Title: Punahou Malasadas (Doughnuts)
Categories: Hawaii Dessert Kids
Yield: 5 Dozen s
| 1 | tb | Active dry yeast |
| 1 | ts | Sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Warm water |
| 6 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Melted butter |
| 6 | | Eggs |
| 1 | c | Evaporated milk |
| 1 | c | Water |
| | | Vegetable oil for frying |
| | | Sugar and dash of nutmeg |
Mix yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and add to warm water. Let stand for 5
minutes. Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in melted butter. Beat eggs
and milk together and add to flour and let dough rise until doubled, then
punch down. Let dough rise a second time. Heat oil in deep fryer to 375
degrees. Dip fingertips in bowl of oil or softened butter, then pinch off
golfball sized pieces to raised dough. Drop in heated oil and cook until
golden brown on one side. Turn over and fry until golden on the other side.
Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar-nutmeg mixture. Serve immediately.
Note: This recipe doubles well. Source: A Taste of Aloha by The Junior
League of Honolulu Formatted by: Dorie Villarreal