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Fastnachts Pa Dutch Cruellers Recipe

	Roo_84 / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Fastnacht Day is a special Pennsylvania Dutch celebration that falls on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. It actually translates to "Fast Night". The tradition is to eat the very best, and lots of it, before the Lenten fast. My ... More Prep:20m Cook:3m Servings:2	Roo_84
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Ingredients

3-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground mace (can use nutmeg)

1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening (use lard if you can get it)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

Vegetable or canola oil for frying, about 2 quarts

Directions

Place the flour, baking powder, salt and mace in a medium bowl.

Stir with a wire whisk to combine. Set aside.

In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and sugar until fluffy.

Add the eggs and mix until creamy.

Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing on low speed, just until well-combined.

Place on a floured board.

Work the dough lightly with your hands, adding a little more flour as needed if it is too sticky. (This dough should be very soft, something like a biscuit dough, so don't add more flour than necessary.)

Gently roll the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle or square.

Using a sharp knife, cut into 2-inch squares or similarly sized rectangles.

Heat the oil in a deep-sided pot over medium heat to 375° F.

Carefully add the fastnachts to the oil, about 6 per batch, and fry until well-browned on one side, about 2 minutes.

Flip and brown the other side for another 2 or 3 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.

Repeat with the remaining fastnachts.

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Comments

tannzzi 1 year, 10 months ago said:
These remind me of the Cruellers I had as a Child, are these shaped like a bowtie & dusted with powdered sugar? Thanks for posting it, brings back Wonderful Memories of a Great Bakery Dessert

lunasea 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Yummmm - I love these! Thank you so much... =)

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