Malassadas(Azorean Doughnut)- Chef Frank Terranova-turnto10.com

By amaliana

Ingredients

• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1/4 cup warm milk(110-115 degrees)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the flour in a large bowl. Add the melted butter, sugar, and brandy; mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time,mixing well after each addition.

2. Combine the yeast with the warm milk and add to the flour mixture. If the mixture is too dry add a little more warm milk.

3. Knead the dough briefly and place in a large bowl. Let rise in a warm place for 6 hours.

4. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

5. Pour 1-2 inches of oil into a pot; heat to 350 F. Lightly grease hands with oil. Tear off a small piece of dough and stretch it out by hand
into the shape of a triangle. Fry dough in hot oil in small batches.

6. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over warm malassadas. Serve warm or at room temperature