Golden Malasadas: The Crispiest Portuguese Doughnut Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk, warmed (180 ml)
• 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C) (60 ml)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (60 g)
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) (960 ml)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67 g)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating) (200 g)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)