Description
Malasadas are a popular treat in Hawaii. This easy shortcut recipe was once taught in Hawaii middle school home economics classes.
Ingredients
7 slices white sandwich bread
2 cups Bisquick
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar, to coat malasadas (granulated, not powdered)
Instructions
Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
Trim crusts from bread and cut each slice into quarters. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, baking powder, and sugar. Add beaten egg and milk. Mix well to combine but do not overmix.
Dip each bread quarter in the batter to coat. Carefully drop into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Drain on a rack or paper towel.
Roll in sugar to coat completely. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breads
- Cuisine: Portuguese-Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 malasada
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 9 g.
- Sodium: 160 mg.
- Fat: 2 g.
- Saturated Fat: 1g.
- Carbohydrates: 17 g.
- Fiber: 0 g.
- Protein: 2 g.
- Cholesterol: 8 mg.
Keywords: Bisquick, white bread