Emeril's Hawaiian malasadas — light, yeasted doughnuts fried golden and rolled in sugar, inspired by Portuguese tradition.
In a small bowl, whisk yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and warm water. Set aside to activate.
In an electric mixer, whip eggs until thick and pale yellow.
Switch to a dough hook. With the machine running, slowly add the yeast mixture, melted butter, milk, and half-and-half. Add salt.
Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until the dough forms a soft ball, clears the sides, and climbs the hook.
Turn dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled again, about 1 hour.
Cut dough into 1-inch squares. Fry in batches in preheated oil until golden brown, 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar while still warm. Serve warm.
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In a small bowl, whisk yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and warm water. Set aside to activate.
In an electric mixer, whip eggs until thick and pale yellow.
Switch to a dough hook. With the machine running, slowly add the yeast mixture, melted butter, milk, and half-and-half. Add salt.
Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until the dough forms a soft ball, clears the sides, and climbs the hook.
Turn dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled again, about 1 hour.
Cut dough into 1-inch squares. Fry in batches in preheated oil until golden brown, 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar while still warm. Serve warm.