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Pączki - Polish Donuts

Legendary Polish donuts filled with rose jam. Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) tradition. Rich yeast dough, deep fried, absolute indulgence.

Damian MroczkowskiBy Damian Mroczkowski
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Pączki - Polish Donuts
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Prep Time
120 minutes
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Cook Time
20 minutes
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Servings

Ingredients

  • 600 g Flour
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 4 eggs Eggs
  • 25 g Yeast
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 100 g Butter
  • 300 g Rose jam
  • 1 liter Oil for frying

Instructions

1

Make rich yeast dough, rise 90 min.

2

Roll out, cut rounds.

3

Place jam in center, seal into balls.

4

Rise again 30 min.

5

Deep fry at 170°C until golden.

6

Dust with powdered sugar.

💡 Tips & Variations

Dough must be very soft. Fry at correct temperature - test with one first. Eat same day.

🥗 Nutrition Information

Approximate per serving: Nutritional information available upon request

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