Fastnachts German Style

German style pre-lenten holiday doughnut.fastnacht day is a special holiday tradition that falls on shrove tuesday (the day before ash wednesday).

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.

dry yeast, water, eggs, flour, butter, nutmeg, whole milk, granulated sugar, sugar