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About the Recipe
Madeiran malassadas are festive fried treats, soft on the inside and golden on the outside.
The fermented dough gains lightness with resting and should be fried carefully to avoid becoming heavy.
Ingredients
- 500 g of flour
- 10 g of dry yeast
- 250 ml of warm milk
- 3 eggs
- 70 g of sugar
- Grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
- Sugar for finishing
Preparation Method
- Mix yeast, milk, and sugar.
- Add flour, eggs, zest, and salt.
- Knead until a soft dough is obtained.
- Let it rise.
- Fry portions in medium oil.
- Coat in sugar while still warm.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Fermentation gives lightness.
- Medium oil cooks from the inside.
- Eat on the same day.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Milk can be replaced with warm water.
- Orange zest also works well.
Pairing
Coffee or black tea. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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