How to Make Malassadas - Carmen's Bakery Recipe

Our malassada recipe has been the most requested recipe since retirement and was one of our best-selling items. Made fresh daily and not just a weekend treat, we're hoping you and you family will enjoy this recipe for generations to come!

This recipes makes roughly 3 dozen small malassadas.

1 teaspoon of salt
1 stick of butter
8 eggs
Roughly 1/4 of Fresh yeast bar, 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional): https://redstaryeast.com/red-star-pro...
Lemon extract or fresh grated lemons (to taste)
5 cups of flour
3/4 cup of milk

Combine ingredients together for 10-15 minutes until dough is translucent when stretched. Dough should not be wet.

Cover dough for 15-20 minutes for the dough to rise

*If you are using dry yeast, about 2 packets would do. You'll need to combine the packets with 2 tbs of sugar, 1/2 cup of lukewarm water, and 1 tbs of flour*