Punahou malasadas (doughnuts)

5 Dozen s

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonActive dry yeast
1teaspoonSugar
¼cupWarm water
6cupsFlour
½cupSugar
¼cupMelted butter
6eachesEggs
1cupEvaporated milk
1cupWater
Vegetable oil for frying
Sugar and dash of nutmeg

Directions

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