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Malasadas

Name: Malasadas
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm milk; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; as needed vegetable oil (for frying); to taste granulated sugar (for coating)

Malasadas are Portuguese-style fried doughnuts without a hole, known for their light, airy texture and a crispy exterior dusted with sugar. They have become a beloved treat in Hawaiian cuisine, often enjoyed at celebrations and festivals.

8 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Portuguese70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
4 cups
granulated sugar
1 cup
active dry yeast
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet)
warm milk
1 cup
large eggs
2
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
vegetable oil (for frying)
as needed
granulated sugar (for coating)
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Malasadas were brought to Hawaii by Portuguese laborers from the Azores and Madeira Islands in the late 19th century, integrating into local food culture while retaining their traditional preparation.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Portuguese70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

yeast fermentation deep frying dough kneading

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