Polish Doughnuts - Paczki Recipe

Name: Polish Doughnuts - Paczki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry active yeast; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup soft butter; 3 egg yolks; 1 whole egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon mace or 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 1/2 cups flour; plums or your choice jam; oil (for frying); confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups milk
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry active yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon mace or 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 1/2 cups flour
plums or your choice jam
oil (for frying)
confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar

1
Scald milk and allow to cool to lukewarm, add yeast and stir.
2
Beat sugar and butter until fluffy, add eggs, salt, vanilla and mace.
3
Add flour and yeast-milk gradually, beating well.
4
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
5
Punch down and let rise again.
6
Roll out dough, on a floured surface, 3/4 inch thick.
7
Cut out 1 1/2 inch circles.
8
Top half of the circles with 1 tsp jam, cover with the remaining circles and seal edges.
9
Heat oil mixed with 1 tbls water to 375u00b0F.
10
Fry, turning once, to a medium golden brown.
11
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar.

994

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry active yeast, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup soft butter, and more.

Yes, Polish Doughnuts - Paczki falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Polish Doughnuts - Paczki

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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