A German and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that started as a way to use up lard, eggs, sugar and butter ahead of Lent, Fasnacht translates to “fast night.” Made with potatoes and then fried, the Fasnacht doughnut is usually square and without a hole.
Find plain, sugared and powdered Fasnacht offerings at a variety of spots in the Lehigh Valley, with several bakeries already serving them and others accepting preorders.
Mary Ann Donut Kitchen
Allentown
There’s no need to wait until Fat Tuesday for Mary Ann Donut Kitchen’s Fasnacht favorites! Their powdered, sugared and plain Fasnacht doughnuts are available daily at both locations (Liberty Street and the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market) through Saturday, February 25. Walk-ins and preorders via phone are welcome.
Donerds Donuts
Bethlehem
A Jim Thorpe staple, Donerds Donuts opened up a Bethlehem location in August, adding a Fasnacht option to the Valley’s repertoire. The self-proclaimed science lab of doughnuts is serving its Fasnacht selection now through Friday, February 16. Donerds makes its Fasnacht with yeast instead of potatoes, characterizing them as very fluffy and soft. Offering powdered sugar as well as granulated sugar varieties, Donerds’ classic style with Bavarian cream is also available.
Yum Yum Bake Shops
Quakertown
With locations in Quakertown, Colmar and Warminster, Yum Yum Bake Shops adds potato and some special spices to its regular doughnut mix to create the famous Fasnacht treat. Calling glazed its top seller, Yum Yum also offers cinnamon, powdered, sugared and plain. Place your preorder over the phone for pick-up at any of the three locations on Tuesday, February 13.
Vallos Bakery
Bethlehem
Vallos Bakery in Bethlehem is accepting preorders now for its glazed, powdered, sugared and plain Fasnacht offerings, which are available for pick up on Monday, February 12 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Tuesday, February 13 (5 a.m. to 5 p.m.). They’re charging $15 for a dozen and $8 for a half dozen.
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