Malasadas (Portuguese Sugared Doughnuts)
Pillowy, golden Portuguese doughnuts with no hole, rolled in cinnamon sugar straight from the fryer.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 60 g sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, eggs, melted butter and lemon zest and mix to a soft, sticky dough.
- 2
Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and leave for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
60 min - 3
Tip onto a floured surface and divide into 16 pieces. Flatten each into a round about 8 cm wide and place on floured baking paper. Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pan to 175C. A cube of bread should turn golden in 30 seconds.
- 5
Fry 3 or 4 at a time for about 2 minutes on each side, until deep golden. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper for 20 seconds.
- 6
Roll in the cinnamon sugar while still hot and eat warm. Let the oil come back to temperature between batches.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
