People (not just us) go CRAZY for malasadas, and it’s no surprise why. These donuts were originally brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants and are a staple on the Hawaiian Islands. They even have a Malasada Day (aka Fat Tuesday)!
Our family was first introduced to this sweet breakfast food by some dear friends in Hawaii when we lined up for them at Leonard’s Bakery on Oahu. We quickly became obsessed with this soft, sugar-coated donut, so we came up with a malasada recipe of our own!
We keep ours simple and coat them in sugar, but they can easily be filled with anything from custards to fruit fillings. Ube, coconut, and guava are popular choices. Either way, these are sure to be a favorite – donut day will never be the same!
For more of our favorite donuts, try Homemade Donuts or Old Fashioned Donuts.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Hawaiian donuts. Bring the taste of the islands home with this traditional favorite!
- To fill or not to fill. Keep it simple with a sugar dusting or get creative with traditional (or non-traditional) fillings! They’re sweet enough for breakfast or dessert.
- An easy favorite. The dough is simple, and they fry up quickly. Because of the rise time, these are great for making ahead of time, and can even be prepped the night before!
