התמונה להמחשה בלבדPolish doughnuts (Pączki)
This classic creation honors European tradition with a rich, exceptionally airy yeast dough fried to a perfect golden hue. The marriage of sweet jam filling, a lustrous glaze, and toasted almond slivers achieves a sophisticated harmony of textures and flavors, offering a truly elevated experience for the discerning palate.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1To make the leaven, mix the yeast with the sugar and flour, and stir in the warm milk. Set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 2For the dough, put egg yolks into a heatproof bowl and add the sugar and vanilla sugar. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until smooth and thick.
- 3Sift the flour into the bowl of a stand mixer, add the beaten yolks and the warm cream, mix thoroughly, then add a pinch of salt and the leaven. Bring together to make a dough and knead for 10 minutes (or 15-20 if doing this by hand).
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1196
- Protein
- 32.2g
- Carbs
- 134.7g
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Chef tips
For extra fluffy pączki, don't rush the kneading—let the kids help! Thorough kneading develops the gluten, creating a dream-like texture that melts in your mouth with every bite. Try filling the doughnuts with a deep plum jam or rich pastry cream. For a refreshing twist, glaze them with sugar and lemon zest to perfectly balance the sweetness and frying.
Culinary reasoning
This classic creation honors European tradition with a rich, exceptionally airy yeast dough fried to a perfect golden hue. The marriage of sweet jam filling, a lustrous glaze, and toasted almond slivers achieves a sophisticated harmony of textures and flavors, offering a truly elevated experience for the discerning palate.