Today is Fastnacht Day — the day indulging in fluffy, fried pastries is not only acceptable but encouraged. It is celebrated on the Tuesday before Lent begins, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or ...

Lisa Erford, owner of Pappy’s Orchard and Bakery, coats the fastnachts with powdered sugar Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Pappy’s Orchard and Bakery in Coopersburg. The third-generation family farm is ...

These Pennsylvania Dutch fastnachts are a must try breakfast treat, known for their soft texture, tradition, and sweet flavor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flour, butter and sugar — the other trinity often recognized in the season of Lent — make some amazing concoctions. But if you ...

BRIDGEPORT – It’s that time of year when a simple doughnut allows all of us to be Pennsylvania Dutch for a day. And if you’re truly devoted to that doughnut – a diehard fastnacht fanatic -you already ...

Easter falls toward the middle of April in 2020, which means Fastnacht Day will come around before the end of February. Here’s everything you need to know about our region’s fabulously fattening ...

Chances are if you live in central Pennsylvania you will encounter fastnachts this week. The doughnuts are a Shrove Tuesday tradition, similar to king cakes in New Orleans. This year the day falls on ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X The 36-hour Fastnacht Day baking spree at Landis Supermarket started at 2 a.m. Monday morning, according to Heather ...

Central Pennsylvania is loyal to fastnachts. The doughnuts are a Shrove Tuesday tradition, similar to king cakes in New Orleans. This year the day falls on Feb. 25 and the once-a-year doughnuts sell ...