With Fasnacht here (this year, it’s today, February 28), Cleary is reaching back to his roots to make the potato doughnuts of his youth. The recipe, which was passed to his mother in 1969, is his ...

Whether it's spelled fastnacht, fasnacht or faschnaut, ... But some grocery stores, bakeries and doughnut shops also partake in the tradition. A version of this story first published in 2018.

Place the cut doughnuts on a floured cookie sheet, cover with a cloth, and let rise 30 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, in a deep, heavy saucepan with high sides, pour oil about 3 inches deep. Bring to ...

Open and taking orders before dawn, today's special at Haegele's in Mayfair is the Fasnacht. You probably know them as donuts. But whatever they're called, this sweet treat has customers hooked.

Fasnacht Day is quickly approaching. March 5 is the one day this year where Lancaster County will collectively celebrate a doughnut-related holiday.

Fasnacht Day, known to Lancaster County as the day to eat indulgent, pillowy doughnuts, will be on Feb. 16 this year.

It's Fasnacht Day for many Pennsylvania communities. The doughnut-like treats have been made by German settlers and their descendants for centuries on the day before fasting begins for Lent.

Philly's German bierhall Brauhaus Schmitz will celebrate National Fasnacht Day on Feb. 28, beginning at noon. Traditional fasnachts will be sold by the half dozen until the restaurant runs out.

Get recipes for Paczki, Fasnacht, Beignets and Cenci. The history of doughnuts is intrinsically linked to the celebration of Mardi Gras. "Fat Tuesday" — the Christian day of revelry and indulgence ...