FASTNACHTS, PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
Making fastnachts on Fastnacht Day (Shrove Tuesday) is a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. They are basically a potatoe based donut. This recipe was given to me by my mother, and is very similar to the one that my Pennsylvania Dutch great grandmother used.
Provided by ztkl40a
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare 1 cup freshly riced potatoes.
- Beat well 2 eggs.
- Add very slowly, beating constantly, 2/3 cup sugar.
- Stir in potatoes and 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt, and 2 tblspns melted butter.
- Sift before measuring 4 cups all-purpose flour.
- Resift w/ 2 tspns double acting baking powder, 1 tspn baking soda, 2/3 tspn salt, and 1/3 tspn nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Stir in sifted ingredients into potato/egg mixture until blended.
- Chill dough until easy to handle.
- Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut.
- Cook in oil at 375º F.
- It's easiest to add them to the oil w/ a pancake flipper.
- Flip as soon as brown on one side.
- Takes about 3 minutes to cook one fastnacht.
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Jaylah Johnson
[email protected]These Fastnachts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and creamy.
Hamidullah Qurbani
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner baker, you can make these Fastnachts without any problems.
Marcus Billman
[email protected]These Fastnachts are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for any occasion.
Nassaka Hadijjah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The Fastnachts are always light and fluffy, and the filling is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]These Fastnachts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and creamy.
TALL GUY
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner baker, you can make these Fastnachts without any problems.
Hamii khaan
[email protected]These Fastnachts are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for any occasion.
Martin Victor
[email protected]I made these Fastnachts for my kids and they loved them. They said they were the best donuts they've ever had.
Victor Samir
[email protected]These Fastnachts are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're delicious and easy to make.
Colleen Teeling
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these Fastnachts without any problems. They turned out great and my family loved them.
lil felix
[email protected]These Fastnachts were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Lilann Downs
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The Fastnachts are always light and fluffy, and the filling is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Keith Walker
[email protected]These Fastnachts were a lot of work, but they were totally worth it. They're so delicious and unique. I'll definitely be making them again.
Faropich
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of donuts, but I'm so glad I did. These Fastnachts are delicious! They're not too sweet and the dough is perfectly cooked.
Raj Ghimire
[email protected]These Fastnachts are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the filling is to die for. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
houston deejay
[email protected]I made these Fastnachts for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best donuts they've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
ChozoLoreHD
[email protected]These Fastnachts are the perfect way to celebrate Fasnacht Day. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Niwarthana Gunasekara
[email protected]I've never had Fastnachts before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Zahid Basheer
[email protected]These Fastnachts were a hit! They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, cinnamony filling. I'll definitely be making them again.