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 by the dozens at bakeries, grocery stores and churches.
Every year the question arises – what is a fastnacht? Is it a doughnut? Should it be square, round or have a hole in the center? Dare anyone ask, how many calories are in a fastnacht?
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