Malasadas ( A PUNAHOU RECIPE)

Malasadas are one of the favorite snacks in Hawaii. You will even see road side stands selling this wonderful treat.





1 package yeast (1 Tablespoon)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water

6 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cupe evaporated milk
6 eggs

1 quart vegetable oil
extra sugar

Dissolve yeast, sugar and water and set aside. Beat eggs. Measure flour into mixing bowl and add salt. Make a well in the flour, pour yeast mixture, eggs and other ingredients. Beat in circular motion until the dough is soft. Cover, let raise until double. Turn dough over but do not punch down. Cover and let raise again. Heat oil to 375 degress F. and drop dough by teaspoon full inot oil and cook until brown. Shake in brown bag with sugar. Best when hot.

Note: If they come out center still doughy, turn down heat and allow to cook longer.