Fastnachts, Pennsylvania Dutch Recipe

Name: Fastnachts, Pennsylvania Dutch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup potato, freshly riced; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 teaspoon salt; 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg or 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Prepare 1 cup freshly riced potatoes.
2
Beat well 2 eggs.
3
Add very slowly, beating constantly, 2/3 cup sugar.
4
Stir in potatoes and 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt, and 2 tblspns melted butter.
5
Sift before measuring 4 cups all-purpose flour.
6
Resift w/ 2 tspns double acting baking powder, 1 tspn baking soda, 2/3 tspn salt, and 1/3 tspn nutmeg or cinnamon.
7
Stir in sifted ingredients into potato/egg mixture until blended.
8
Chill dough until easy to handle.
9
Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut.
10
Cook in oil at 375u00b0 F.
11
It's easiest to add them to the oil w/ a pancake flipper.
12
Flip as soon as brown on one side.
13
Takes about 3 minutes to cook one fastnacht.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup potato, freshly riced, 2 eggs, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup yogurt, and more.

Yes, Fastnachts, Pennsylvania Dutch falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fastnachts, Pennsylvania Dutch

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