PĄczki (Polish Doughnuts)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
PĄczki (Polish Doughnuts) to satisfy your sweet tooth
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

1 hr 36 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons dry yeast
3 egg yolks
1 egg
1 cup nonfat milk , warm
5 tablespoons sugar
1 ounce rum
50 g butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 tablespoons low sugar jam
1 cup oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
360
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
PĄczki are a traditional Polish pastry that are commonly eaten on Fat Tuesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. These doughnuts are round and filled with a variety of sweet fillings, such as custard, jelly, or cream. PĄczki are often enjoyed with friends and family, and it is believed that eating them on Fat Tuesday brings good luck and prosperity for the rest of the year.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the flour and dry yeast.
2.In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, egg, warm milk, sugar, rum, butter, and vanilla extract.
3.Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4.Knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it becomes elastic.
5.Cover the dough and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
6.Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness and use a cookie cutter to cut out circles.
7.Place a spoonful of low sugar jam in the center of each circle and fold the dough around it.
8.Let the doughnuts rise again for 30 minutes.
9.Heat the oil in a deep fryer or pot and fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
10.Remove the doughnuts from the oil and let them cool before serving.

PROS

PĄczki are the perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth.

These doughnuts are fluffy and light, and the low sugar jam filling adds a delicious touch of sweetness.

CONS

PĄczki are deep fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While PĄczki are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The filling of low sugar jam adds some fiber to the doughnuts to make them slightly more nutritious.

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