Malassadas

Every country has its own version of a fried dough recipe. This is the Azores' version. I grew up eating these at Holy Ghost feasts in New England and at Christmastime and at other times, too. My mom claims this recipe works. -- Stacy

Ingredients:

1 Box Hot Roll Mix
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 stick of butter
1 cup lukewarm water
3 cups oil in wide pot
1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

Mix the lukewarm water with the yeast package in the hot roll mix. Combine all ingredients well. Let it rise to double. With milk, wet hands. Spread out small amounts of dough and fry in HOT oil. Place hot malassadas in paper bag with sugar in it. Shake. Enjoy.

Notes:

These are messy to eat, but they are oh so good. I'll have to try this recipe that uses a hot roll mix. I'm intrigued.