Punahou Malasadasdesserts 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup warm water 6 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 6 each eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup water 1 vegetable oil for frying 1 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 |
