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Fasnacht

Yeast-raised doughnut, common on Shrove Tuesday

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German Fastnacht Deep-Fried Doughnuts Recipe

Fastnachts are a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch or German bread that can be eaten like a doughnut or smothered with molasses...

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Nana's Fastnachts Recipe

Fastnachts are deep-fried doughnut-like treats that are traditionally made to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Serve plain or with a light dusting of sugar...

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Fastnachts | Saveur

Originally a German pastry, the name of these sugary treats translates to "night before the fast;" they're a traditional indulgence in Pennsylvania Dutch country on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday...

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Pennsylvania Dutch Fasnacht Doughnuts - Beyond the Butter

Celebrate Fastnacht Day with these Homemade Pennsylvania Dutch Fasnacht Doughnuts! They're deep-fried to a golden brown and covered with sugar, cinnamon sugar, and powdered sugar...

Associated Dishes

Maple candy

Chocolate mayonnaise cake

Charoset

Spumoni