Fastnachts Pennsylvania Dutch Style

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Pennsylvania dutch traditional lentin favorite. Made on fastnacht day which is a special pennsylvania dutch tradition that falls on shrove tuesday (the day before ash wednesday).

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Steps

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Mix together all ingredients except flour.

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Gradually add flour , stirring well , using spoon until too thick.

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Then use hands and start kneading , gradually adding more flour until no longer sticky.

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Cover with wet cloth and let rise in warm place for about 4 hours.

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Roll dough on floured board to 1 / 2 to 3 / 4-inch thickness.

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Cut into rectangles about 2-1 / 2 x 3-1 / 2 inches.

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Make hole in center.

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Place on floured board and let rise about 1 hour.

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Deep fry in lard or vegetable oil at 360 until golden brown.

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Flip to other side and brown.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Mix some powered sugar with a bit of nutmeg.

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Dust with powdered sugar / nutmeg while still warm.

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Ingredients

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milk, lard, sugar, salt, eggs, water, dry yeast, unbleached all-purpose flour