A Malasada is sometimes called “Portuguese fried dough.” It is a Portuguese confection. It is a fried doughnut made with yeast dough and coated with granulated sugar.

If you don’t want to go out and buy Malasadas (best eaten fresh), then here is a quick and really easy recipe. I’m not sure if this really qualifies to be called a recipe, but my family really enjoys this! Happy eating!

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil for cooking (1 quart)

• 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar

• 1/4 Cup Cinnamon (optional)

• 8 Refrigerated biscuits (I use Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits)

Directions:

• Heat a wok or deep fryer to 375 degrees F

• Place the refrigerated biscuits in the hot oil

• Fry each side until golden brown

• Remove and place in a pan lined with paper towels to absorb the oil

• Let it cool

• Coat the fried donuts with the sugar and/or cinnamon

• Eat while fresh! Enjoy!