Recipe: FASTNACHTS Pennsylvania Dutch Style
đź•’ Cook Time: 20 minutes
đź•’ Prep Time: 1 hour
đź•’ Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Description:
Celebrate the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition with these delectable FASTNACHTS, a Lentin favorite made on Fastnacht Day, which falls on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. These mouthwatering doughnuts are a delightful treat for breakfast or any time of day!
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Breakfast, Pennsylvania Dutch, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 188.1
- Fat Content: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.5mg
- Sodium Content: 91.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.6g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 5.1g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Yield: Makes approximately 30 doughnuts
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 ounce dry yeast
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Instructions:
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt, egg, water, and dry yeast. Stir until well combined.
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Gradually Add Flour: Gradually add the unbleached all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring well with a spoon until the dough becomes too thick to stir.
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Knead Dough: Using your hands, begin kneading the dough, gradually adding more flour until it is no longer sticky and forms a smooth, elastic consistency.
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Let Rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and place it in a warm area to rise for about 4 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
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Roll Out Dough: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
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Cut into Rectangles: Using a knife or dough cutter, cut the dough into rectangles approximately 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches in size.
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Make Holes: Using a smaller cutter or the end of a pastry tip, make a hole in the center of each rectangle to form the classic doughnut shape.
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Let Rise Again: Place the doughnuts on a floured surface and allow them to rise for another hour.
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Deep Fry: In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat lard or vegetable oil to 360°F (182°C). Carefully add the doughnuts to the hot oil, frying them in batches until they are golden brown on one side.
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Flip and Brown: Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully flip the doughnuts over to brown on the other side. Ensure they are evenly cooked.
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Drain Excess Oil: Once the doughnuts are golden brown on both sides, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
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Dust with Sugar: While the doughnuts are still warm, mix powdered sugar with a bit of nutmeg. Dust the warm doughnuts generously with the powdered sugar/nutmeg mixture for a sweet finish.
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Serve: Enjoy these delicious FASTNACHTS Pennsylvania Dutch style with a hot cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. They are best enjoyed fresh and warm!
Note: This recipe can easily be doubled to make a larger batch of FASTNACHTS for sharing with family and friends.
Indulge in the rich tradition and irresistible taste of FASTNACHTS this Fastnacht Day, and savor every bite of these homemade delights!
