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Malasadas (Hawaiian-Style Portuguese Doughnuts) — Portuguese recipe
Malasadas (Hawaiian-Style Portuguese Doughnuts), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Malasadas (Hawaiian-Style Portuguese Doughnuts)

Pillowy, eggy yeast doughnuts with no hole, fried until golden and tossed in sugar. Portuguese immigrants from Madeira and the Azores brought them to Hawaii in the 19th century, and they've been an island favorite ever since.

At a glance

Cuisine
Portuguese
Category
Dessert
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
24 malasadas
Calories
About 125 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Hard
Dietary
Vegetarian

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