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 Can be coated in powdered or granulated sugar or eaten plain with King Syrup. |
 King Syrup is the preferred condiment to Fasnachts. |
 Ladies of the Lititz Church of the Brethren preparing Fasnachts for Shrove Tuesday in the 1950s. |
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Potato doughnuts traditionally served on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. Originally done to use up lard and others of the typical foods that were given up for Lent. Many in Lancaster County, PA consider it good luck to have a Fasnacht on Fasnacht Day. Traditionally the dough was cut into squares and fried but new traditions have allowed them to be cut into doughnut shapes and the "holes" have become a treat. This recipe is from the Lititz Church of the Brethren (when it was on Center Street) and was saved by my grandmother Eva M. Koehler.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Shortening (Crisco preferred)
- 8 Eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups Milk (minimum 2%)
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 1/3 cup Baking Powder
- 16 cups sifted Flour
Directions
- Mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Roll out and cut into doughnut shapes using a drinking glass and a communion cup (shot glass).
- Drop into hot lard (preferred) or oil, turn over and remove when golden brown.
- Dust with sugar or eat plain with King Syrup.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 29g | |
| Recipe makes 144 servings | |
| Calories 86 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 13% |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.33g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.24g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium 36mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 16.87g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 5.81g | 4% |
| Protein 1.91g | 3% |
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Reviews
October 3, 2012
I remember helping out in the basement kitchen making the donuts. First "job" was putting the donuts into a paper bag and shaking it to coat them. Donut holes, yum!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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- January 25, 2023
*Original recipe divided by 4
1 cups Mashed Potatoes
1 cups Granulated Sugar
2 T. Shortening (Crisco preferred)
2 Eggs (beaten)
1/2 cups Milk (minimum 2%)
1/2 tsp. Salt
2T. Baking Powder
4 cups sifted Flour
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