Polish Doughnuts – Paczki
Paczki are traditionally eaten on Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent, in Poland.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Polish Doughnuts – Paczki
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the yeast with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the yeast mixture and the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
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Punch down the dough and roll it out to a 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
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Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Cover the doughnuts with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Dust the doughnuts with powdered sugar while they are still warm.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
