Nana’s Fastnachts

Fastnachts are traditional German pastries, similar to doughnuts, that are often enjoyed on Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, as a way to use up rich ingredients before the fasting season of Lent begins.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Nana’s Fastnachts

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: German, Pennsylvania Dutch Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• for frying Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
7. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch and cut into squares or circles.
8. Fry the fastnachts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
9. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve warm with powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.