Fat Thursday is a traditional Christian feast marking the last Thursday before Lent and is associated with the celebration of Carnival. Because Lent is a time of fasting, the days leading up to Ash Wednesday provide the last opportunity for feasting (including simply eating forbidden items) until Easter. Traditionally it is a day dedicated to eating, when people meet in their homes or […]
Fat Thursday
Alice’s Fastnacht Kueceles
Alice’s Fastnacht Kuecheles 3-4 Cups Flour 1 Pkg Active dry yeast 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1/4 Cup Shortening 1-3/4 Cup Milk Confectioners sugar Oil for frying Mix 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Heat milk and shortening in a saucepan until lukewarm. Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes. […]
A Fat Tuesday Wrap-up!
A quick list of recipes that are perfect for celebrating Fat Tuesday! [display-posts tag=”paczki” image_size=”thumbnail”] [display-posts category=“CHRUŚCIKI” image_size=”thumbnail”] [display-posts tag=”FASNACHT” image_size=”thumbnail”]
Favorki without Egg Whites recipe
Favorki without Egg Whites 6 egg yolk 1 cup sweet cream 2 cups flour 6 Tbsp sugar 1 jigger apricot brandy Beat the egg yolks with sugar until light. Add sweet cream and brandy. Fold in enough flour to make a firm dough. . Place the dough on a kneading board and roll out. […]
Chrust or Favorki recipe
Chrust or Favorki 2 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp vinegar Lard Honey 1 egg 1 cup sour cream Mix the flour with butter, sugar, egg, vinegar, and enough sour cream to work the butter into a soft dough. Place the dough on a kneading board and roll out. Cut […]


