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Best Paczki Donuts Recipe

Best Paczki Donuts Recipe

The Savory Best Paczki Donut Recipe is a classic treat with deep roots in tradition. These donuts are rich, soft, and very filling. They are different from regular donuts. Paczki donuts are made with extra eggs, butter, and milk.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Polish
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour
  • Active dry yeast
  • Warm milk
  • Granulated sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Egg yolks
  • Whole egg
  • Salt
  • Vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for topping
  • Fruit jam or custard for filling

Instructions
 

Activate the Yeast

  • Add warm milk to a bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Stir gently. Let it sit until foamy.

Prepare the Egg Mixture

  • Whisk egg yolks and whole egg. Add melted butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Combine Ingredients

  • Add egg mixture to yeast bowl. Stir gently. Add vanilla and salt.

Add Flour Slowly

  • Add flour little by little. Mix with spoon or mixer. Dough should be soft and sticky.

Knead the Dough

  • Knead for ten minutes. Dough should be smooth. It should pull away from bowl sides.

First Rise

  • Place dough in greased bowl. Cover with towel. Let rise until doubled in size.

Roll the Dough

  • Punch down dough gently. Roll on floured surface. Thickness should be one inch.

Cut the Donuts

  • Cut circles using cutter or glass. Place donuts on parchment paper.

Second Rise

  • Cover donuts lightly. Let them rise again for thirty minutes. They should look puffy.

Heat the Oil

  • Heat oil in deep pot. Temperature should be 350°F. Use thermometer for safety.

Fry the Donuts

  • Fry donuts in small batches. Cook each side until golden brown.

Drain Excess Oil

  • Remove donuts using slotted spoon. Place on paper towels to drain oil.

Fill the Donuts

  • Use piping bag. Fill donuts with jam or custard from the side.

Add Topping

  • Dust warm donuts with powdered sugar. Serve fresh and warm.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best dough texture.
  • Do not rush rising time. Patience improves flavor.
  • Use jam without large fruit pieces.
  • Keep oil temperature steady while frying.
  • Fill donuts after cooling slightly.
  • Try rose jam for traditional flavor.
  • Use chocolate cream for modern twist.
  • Add citrus zest for extra aroma.
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