Fastnacht Kueckeles (Fast Night Cakes)

1. 1

   In mixing bowl stir together 2 1/4 c flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.

2. 2

   Heat milk and shortening until lukewarm.

3. 3

   Add milk/shortening to dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.

5. 5

   Add egg and 3/4 c flour.

6. 6

   Beat on high speed 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in 2-3 c flour to make soft dough, knead, cover, let rise till double,

8. 8

   knead, roll out 1/4 inch thick.

9. 9

   Cut into squares,.

10. 10

    let stand covered a few minutes while heating oil to 375 (medium high).

11. 11

    Pull on inside of square to make dough thinner in center.

12. 12

    Fry few at a time, brown on one side, then the other.

13. 13

    Drain on paper towels

14. 14

    Put a few at a time in a container with cinnamon-sugar, shake to coat.

15. 15

    Eat while warm and don't leave any for tomorrow!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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