Fastnacht Kuchen

1. 1

   Combine the hot mashed potatoes, 1 cup of the sugar, the yeast, warm water or potato water, and 1 cup of the flour.

2. 2

   Beat until smooth and let rise until dough is light and full of bubbles about an half an hour.

3. 3

   Stir the mixture down and add the remaining 1 cup sugar, the warm water or scalded and cooled milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, and the remaining 6 cups flour.

4. 4

   Beat together, add more flour if necessary to make a firm dough.

5. 5

   Brush with butter, cover, and let rise until doubled. Punch the dough down and turn out onto a floured board. Knead lightly.

6. 6

   Roll out and cut with a doughnut cutter, or cut with a knife into the traditional diamond shapes. Let sit for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Fry in Oil at 375 degrees until browned. Roll in powdered sugar when done.

8. 8

   If desired, the dough may be kept in the refrigerator for several days to be used as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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