Malasada
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malasada is a noun meaning A Portuguese confection of yeast dough formed into a ball, deep-fried in oil, and coated with sugar.
Meaning
A Portuguese confection of yeast dough formed into a ball, deep-fried in oil, and coated with sugar.
Example Sentences
Sometimes mashed potato is used in the dough, sometimes the malasadas are rolled in honey as well as in sugar, and often a touch of vanilla or nutmeg is added.
Word Forms
- malasadas
- malassada
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malassada, ensaimada, serradura, beignet, sconut, sugar-bread.
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