FASTNACHTS (GERMAN DOUGHNUTS)
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
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.
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Shamrock Freddy
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the doughnuts didn't rise as much as I expected. They were still tasty, though.
Ham Za
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but I really enjoyed these.
Jeicari Nowlin
[email protected]I've never had Fastnachts before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Thobekile Twala
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe.
Madhav Prasad
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them!
Rsp Rasel
[email protected]These were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Jose Correa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of doughnuts, but these were actually pretty good. The dough was light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Andrea Vel√°squez
[email protected]These Fastnachts were a bit too greasy for my taste. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.
Phumzile Nkosi
[email protected]I made these for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best doughnuts they've ever had.
Lwazi Sibiya
[email protected]These Fastnachts were so light and fluffy! I loved the glaze, too.
Ugochukwu Francis
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the doughnuts didn't rise as much as I expected. They were still tasty, though.
Lusiba Musa
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but I really enjoyed these.
Margaret Quinn
[email protected]I've never had Fastnachts before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Adegboyega Ayomide
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe.
Stephen James
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for my German grandmother and she said they were the best Fastnachts she'd ever had.
Abir Howlader
[email protected]I've made Fastnachts many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough was so easy to work with and the doughnuts were cooked to perfection.
Tanzil Ovi
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them!
Changaiz Iqbal
[email protected]These Fastnachts were a hit at my party! They were light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.