Fastnachts German Doughnuts Recipes

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FASTNACHTS (GERMAN DOUGHNUTS)



Fastnachts (German Doughnuts) image

This is a traditional German recipe, usually made on Shrove Tuesday to use up the lard before Lent begins. Don't worry, you can fry them in vegetable oil instead of lard! Either way, they're delicious!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h30m

Yield 25 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lukewarm milk
1 fresh yeast cake
3/4 cup soft butter
2 tablespoons sugar
6 eggs
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.
  • Sift in flour and salt in bowl.
  • Make a hole in the center.
  • Pour dissolved yeast and all other ingredients into the hole and mix until not sticky.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Punch down, then let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll out to about 1/4-inch and cut.
  • Let rise another 20-30 minutes.
  • Fry in deep fat until light brown.
  • While still hot, roll in sugar.

NANA'S FASTNACHTS



Nana's Fastnachts image

These are similar to doughnuts but much tastier! They are usually made on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday).

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cup margarine, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, proof the yeast by adding the warm water to the yeast. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix together the teaspoon of sugar and 3 cups of the flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Add proofed yeast and mix well. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Stir in beaten eggs, melted butter or margarine, one cup of sugar, salt, and enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Cover and let rise for a second time until doubled.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 2 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter. Make 2 slits with a sharp knife in the middle of each doughnut. Cover and let rise a third time until doubled in size.
  • Deep fat fry in oil or lard for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Rotate to ensure even cooking. Drain on brown paper bags. Toss in confectioners sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

FASTNACHTS GERMAN STYLE



Fastnachts German style image

German Style pre-lenten Holiday Doughnut.Fastnacht Day is a special Holiday tradition that falls on Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday).

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 donoughts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 envelope dry yeast
1 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
4 tablespoons butter
5 1/2 cups flour
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups whole milk
granulated sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
  • Add the first measure of flour to the yeast.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add the milk.
  • Stir in the first measure of sugar and half of the second measure of flour.
  • Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled.
  • Stir in the salt, eggs, butter, the second measure of sugar, the nutmeg and sufficient additional flour to make a firm dough.
  • Let rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch down.
  • Roll out on a floured board.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Set on a floured board.
  • Let rise.
  • Preheat the oil in the deep fryer to 360°.
  • Deep fry the Fastnachts until light and golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Roll in granulated sugar while still warm.

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