Reviewed: May 22, 2011

May 24,2011 > Oh happy day!!! My husband had begged me to make his favorite donuts for a long time. With the help of CindyLepp (recipe buzz), she was able to find the common name for german donuts, so this was the recipe I ended up using. This was a long process but it was worth it. I made this two ways: the first half was done as written and the second half, I had rolled out the dough a little thinner, cut it about 5-6 inches square/rectangle and rested it for a bit (not to double it's size) before frying. We actually liked the thinner bigger squares/rectangles better because that's how my husbands granny made it; it had that puffed up blistered appearance. We topped it with powdered sugar and a runny glaze. The first half (as written) tasted like beignets which is not a bad thing. August 26, 2011 > very versatile; also used this sweet dough for pull-apart rolls and cinnamon rolls.

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For Here or To Go?

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2001

These were EXCELLENT. My husband is PA Dutch and grew up eating these every Shrove Tuesday. We moved to an area where you can't get them so I made them this year, they are difficult but well worth the effort. My husband said that they were the best fastnachts he ever had and that's saying a lot!

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COOKIE QUEEN

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2001

This is a wonderful recipe! Made this today with a wet glaze (confectioner's sugar, vanilla, milk, pinch of salt, add liquid slowly while beating to avoid lumps, not enough liquid to be too thin.) Crispy outside, tender and sweet inside, an ideal treat for those who crave doughnuts. Terrific!

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NONSTOPCOOKERBAKER

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2002

These were EXCELLENT!!! My family loved them. I do have to say they taste just like moms. She is from Germany, and makes them by memory from how her mother used to make them. Now I have an official recipe!! The hardest part is waiting for each of the risings. One additional note......Instead of using a biscut cutter, I just rolled the dough out and cut it up in rectangles, put the 2 slits in, and before I was ready to fry it, I streched them a little. These are also great the next day warmed in the toaster oven!!!!!! Sue from Buffalo

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bakersue

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2005

VERY good! Just plan for a little bit of time -- with 3 risings you have to be patient. Also, the size biscut cutter you should use to get the suggested servings (5 dozen) is a 1-1/2".

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TWESTHOFF

Reviewed: May 25, 2006

so yummy, next time I will cut the batch in half, it makes a big number of dougnuts. and I would increase the amount of sugar in the dough.

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nancy

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Troy, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2007

First time making any donut type food. These were a hit. Takes some time, as they have to rise three times. I think a smaller size than a regular biscuit might fry better. I also tried a donut shape, it worked the best for frying. However, I like the look of them with the two slits though too.

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Krista

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2012

This is a good recipe and good technique, but I rolled less than 1/2 inch thick and that was, I think, too thick. The slits completely closed up during the final rise. I'll bring it down to 1/4 inch next time, and probably add vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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MAGMOM

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2009

Excellent recipe! My kids loved them and begged for me to make them again as soon as they ran out. I didn't have the patience to let them rise 3 times. I mixed everything up, let them rise in a warm oven for 45 minutes, and rolled them out. They puffed up really well when cooked.

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