Hawaiian Doughnuts  ( Punahou Malasadas )
Source: A Taste of Aloha by The Junior League of Honolulu
 

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Active dry yeast
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/4 Cup Warm water
6 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Melted butter
6 Eggs
1 Cup Evaporated milk
1 Cup Water
Vegetable oil for frying
Sugar and dash of nutmeg
 

Directions:
Mix yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and add to warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in melted butter. Beat eggs and milk together and add to flour and let dough rise
until doubled, then punch down. Let dough rise a second time.

Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees Dip fingertips in bowl of oil or softened butter, then pinch
off golf ball sized pieces to raised dough.

Drop in heated oil and cook until golden brown on one side. Turn over and fry until golden on the other side.
Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar-nutmeg mixture. Serve immediately.