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Nana's Fastnachts

By: Sandy  
"These are similar to doughnuts but much tastier! They are usually made on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday)."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, proof the yeast by adding the warm water to the yeast. Let stand 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the teaspoon of sugar and 3 cups of the flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Add proofed yeast and mix well. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  3. Stir in beaten eggs, melted butter or margarine, one cup of sugar, salt, and enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Cover and let rise for a second time until doubled.
  4. Punch down dough and divide into 2 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter. Make 2 slits with a sharp knife in the middle of each doughnut. Cover and let rise a third time until doubled in size.
  5. Deep fat fry in oil or lard for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Rotate to ensure even cooking. Drain on brown paper bags. Toss in confectioners sugar while still warm.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 107 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by COOKIE QUEEN 
These were EXCELLENT. My husband is PA Dutch and grew up eating these every Shrove Tuesday. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by NONSTOPCOOKERBAKER 
This is a wonderful recipe! Made this today with a wet glaze (confectioner's sugar, vanilla,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by bakersue 
These were EXCELLENT!!! My family loved them. I do have to say they taste just like moms. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by nancy 
so yummy, next time I will cut the batch in half, it makes a big number of dougnuts. and I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by TWESTHOFF 
VERY good! Just plan for a little bit of time -- with 3 risings you have to be patient. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Krista 
First time making any donut type food. These were a hit. Takes some time, as they have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by Shannyreee 
Excellent recipe! My kids loved them and begged for me to make them again as soon as they ran... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2005 by NICOMOM 
A LOT of work for a donut... they're good... nothing amazing. MORE

 
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