Fasnacht is a fried doughnut of German origin served traditionally in the days of Carnival and Fastnacht or on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent starts. Fasnachts were made as a way to empty the pantry of lard, sugar, fat, and butter, which were traditionally fasted from during Lent.

Categories: Donut German dessert
Characteristic of: German cuisine Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine
From see also: Krafnehr
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Wikidata ID: Q11681793
Wikipedia title: Fasnacht (doughnut)
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Wikipedia article: Fasnacht (doughnut)
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