Portuguese fried donuts
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Occasionally we come across something so exceptionally delicious that we can’t get it out of our mind. Our latest obsession is the malasada from Leonard’s Bakery’s in Honolulu, Hawaii. Leonard’s has been churning out these Portuguese fried donuts since 1952 – that longevity alone is something to celebrate.
We’re tough critics, but even we have to admit these little devils are perfect if just about every way. Malasadas look like sugar covered dinner rolls but taste like simply the best, chewy, yeasty donuts we’ve ever tasted. They can be ordered with plain sugar, cinnamon sugar, or pink li-hing sugar. We’ll take one of each, please and thank you. If you’re imagining a bakery from the old school with a sign of twinkling lights out front and little old ladies working the counter you’d be right. Trust us on this one. Krispy Kreme eat your heart out. Seek out this place next time you’re on Oahu. Your vacation posse will worship you.
3 comments
Castro Thursday 3 March 2011
In Portugal this delicassy is called BOLAS DE BERLIM and it’s… GREAT
Sara Gancho Tuesday 5 April 2011
They are not called “Portuguese fried donuts”, in fact they have nothing to do with donuts..they are far better..and been around forever. They are called ” Bolas de Berlim” ..I won’t translate because it wouldn’t sound good…at all..
Manjuschka Sunday 15 January 2012
Yeah you two are right. Well they are not Portuguese at all. original they are called “Berliner” and they are quite german
(wooooo – who would have suggest that) But here in Berlin they are actually called “Pfannkuchen” (Pancakes) because if you would ask a Berliner: “may i have a Berliner” it would give an awkward situation. 
Greets from a Berliner