Shrovetide

Friday-Tuesday, Feb. 28 - March 4, 2014 – SHROVETIDE

•  Have a party. Make doughnuts  (see recipe below)

Sour Cream Doughnuts     375° oil        Makes 18

(Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” referring to the custom of using up all fat before Lent).

Beat together until pale and thick:
2 large eggs
¾ c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1 c. sour cream

Sift together:
3 cups flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cardamom

Add flour mixture to egg mixture. Stir only until combined. Roll dough out on floured
wax paper until 5/8” thick. Cut into 3” rounds. Cut out ½” holes. Fry in 375° oil – in
batches, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Remove doughnuts from oil, drain on paper
bags or paper towels. Shake in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Makes about 18 (plus holes!).


Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – SHROVE TUESDAY

Mount Olive Youth-sponsored Supper: 6:00 PM, Undercroft