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Fasnachts Recipe
by Glenn

Fasnachts

Potato doughnuts traditionally served on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. Originally done to use up lard and others of the typical foods that were given up for Lent. Many in Lancaster County, PA consider it good luck to have a Fasnacht on Fasnacht Day. Traditionally the dough was cut into squares and fried but new traditions have allowed them to be cut into doughnut shapes and the "holes" have become a treat. This recipe is from the Lititz Church of the Brethren (when it was on Center Street) and was saved by my grandmother Eva M. Koehler.

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 144

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Shortening (Crisco preferred)
  • 8 Eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups Milk (minimum 2%)
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/3 cup Baking Powder
  • 16 cups sifted Flour

Directions

  1. Mix ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Roll out and cut into doughnut shapes using a drinking glass and a communion cup (shot glass).
  3. Drop into hot lard (preferred) or oil, turn over and remove when golden brown.
  4. Dust with sugar or eat plain with King Syrup.