Fastnachts (German Donuts) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. yeast
- 1/2 c. lukewarm water
- 2/3 c. melted shortening
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. mashed potatoes
- 1 c. scalded lowfat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 6 c. flour
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 3 T cocoa
- 1/3 c. lowfat milk
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1/3 c. orange juice
Directions
- Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. Put together sugar and shortening with mashed potatoes. Add in scalded lowfat milk and large eggs. When mixed, add in yeast and finally, add in flour. Let rise in a warm place, till double in bulk (takes about 1 1/2 hrs). Then roll dough, and let rise again for about 1 hour.Cut with donut cutter and fry in deep fat. When donuts are cool, shake in a bag with powdered sugar. Or possibly, if desired glazed donuts, you may glaze them with the following.
- For chocolate glazing.Or possibly
- Beat real good for an orange flavored glaze.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 165g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 475 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 24% |
| Total Fat 13.19g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3.18g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 3.81g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium 184mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 80.19g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 30.2g | 20% |
| Protein 8.95g | 14% |
