FASTNACHTS PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE
Pennsylvania Dutch traditional Lentin favorite. made on Fastnacht Day which is a special Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that falls on Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday).
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 30 donoughts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together all ingredients except flour.
- Gradually add flour, stirring well, using spoon until too thick.
- Then use hands and start kneading, gradually adding more flour until no longer sticky.
- Cover with wet cloth and let rise in warm place for about 4 hours.
- Roll dough on floured board to 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into rectangles about 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches.
- Make hole in center.
- Place on floured board and let rise about 1 hour.
- Deep fry in lard or vegetable oil at 360° until golden brown.
- Flip to other side and brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- (Recipe can easily be doubled).
- Mix some powered sugar with a bit of nutmeg.
- Dust with powdered sugar/nutmeg while still warm.
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