PĄczki (Polish Doughnuts)

1. 1

   Combine yeast with half a cup of warm milk, a tablespoon of flour and a tablespoon of sugar

2. 2

   Let it rise for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In the meantime, melt the butter and let it cool off a bit.

4. 4

   Whisk the egg yolks with the egg, the remaining sugar and the vanilla extract in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add the yeast mixture, the rest of the milk and the rum.

6. 6

   Sift flour and add about 3/4 of it to the bowl.

7. 7

   Start kneading, adding enough flour so that the dough no longer sticks to your hands.

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   Once it stops sticking add the melted butter and knead it inches.

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   Leave thr dough to rise until it has doubled its volume.

10. 10

    Roll out the dough and with a bicuit cutter or a glass cut out 30 rounds.

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    Place about a teaspoon of jam in the center and close the dough so that the jam is inside.

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    Place on a floured board, seam side down and let rise.

13. 13

    Heat oil in a large pot and fry each paczek on both sides until they turn a deep golden brown, about a minute and a half per side.

14. 14

    Remove to a paper towel to absorb the extra grease.

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    Optional: You can sift some powdered sugar over the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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