"This light and fluffy malasada recipe makes a small batch of 6 authentic Hawaiian donuts inspired by Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (9 ounces or 255 grams) bread flour, plus more for assembly
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 (0.25-ounce) packet instant yeast
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¾ cup (6 ounces or 170 grams) whole milk, warmed to between 120° to 130°F
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
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2 Tablespoons (1 ounce or 28 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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6 Tablespoons (2.65 ounces or 75 grams) granulated sugar, divided into ¼ cup (1.75 ounces or 50 grams) and 2 Tablespoons (0.90 ounce or 25 grams)
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1 cup (8 ounces or 227 grams) whole milk
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1 large egg
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2 Tablespoons (1 ounce or 28 grams) cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 Tablespoon (0.5 ounces or 14 grams) unsalted butter
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¼ cup (2 ounces or 57 grams) passion fruit puree
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¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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vegetable oil, for frying
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¾ cup (5.25 ounces or 149 grams) granulated sugar