Malasadas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1/3 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 c. flour
1 c. warm milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water and sugar.
Let sit.
Measure dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix butter, eggs, yeast and warm milk to dry ingredients.
Mix well to form soft dough.
Cover and place in a warm place to double its size (about 1 1/2 hours). Drop by spoonfuls in deep, hot oil.
Fry until brown.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Roll in granulated sugar.
Makes 3 dozen.