Paczki Recipe : Polish Baked Donuts

Paczki Recipe: Polish Baked Donuts

Paczki (pronounced pahch-kee) are traditional Polish donuts that are a beloved treat, especially around Fat Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday) and Mardi Gras. These delicious, pillowy treats are often filled with sweet fruit preserves or custard and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Though typically fried, this recipe gives you the option to bake them for a slightly lighter alternative that still delivers the authentic flavor and texture of the classic Paczki.

Ingredients for Paczki (Polish Baked Donuts)

For the Paczki Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ½ cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup brandy or rum (optional, but adds depth of flavor)

For the Filling (Choose one):

• Fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or strawberry are traditional)
• Vanilla custard
• Chocolate ganache (for a modern twist)

For the Topping:

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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