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AUTHENTIC POLISH PACZKI

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks with the salt in the small bowl of an electric mixer at high speed until the mixture is thick and piles softly, about 7 minutes.
• Soften yeast in warm water.
• Cream butter, add sugar to it gradually, beating until fluffy.
• Slowly beat in the softened yeast.
• Stir one fourth of the flour into the yeast mix.
• Add rum/brandy and half of the cream.
• Beat in another fourth of the flour.
• Stir in remaining cream.
• Beat in half of the remaining flour and then the egg yolk mixture.
• Beat for 2 minutes.
• Gradually beat in the remaining flour until the dough blisters.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Set in a warm place to rise.
• When it has doubled in bulk, punch it down.
• Cover and let rise again until doubled.
• Punch it down again.
• Roll dough on a floured surface to about 3/4 inch thickness.
• Cut out 3 inch rounds using a cookie cutter or glass.
• Put 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of half the circles.
• Brush the edges with water.
• Top with the remaining rounds.
• Seal the edges very well.
• Cover the paczki on a floured surface.
• Let rise about 20 minutes.
• Deep fry in the hot fat until they are golden brown on both sides.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.

PACZKI

Steps:

• For the paczki: Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Microwave the milk in a small microwave-safe bowl until warm (between 110 to 115 degrees F.), about 1 minute, then stir to even out the temperature. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar, stirring just enough to hydrate the yeast. Let bloom for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the butter and remaining granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream together on medium high-speed, stopping and scraping the bowl once or twice as necessary, until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the whole eggs and beat on medium high to combine, about 1 minute. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat together another minute.
• Starting with the mixer on low and then raising to medium high, add the flour mixture in 2 parts, alternating with the yeast mixture. Once the last addition of flour has been combined, knead the dough in the mixer until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. The dough will be slack and sticking to the sides but not too sticky to the touch. If it is too sticky, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour and knead a minute more to tighten it up.
• Put the dough on a flour-dusted surface and knead by hand a few times, tucking the dough under itself to form a smooth ball. Transfer to a large, greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 40 to 60 minutes.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll or pat down to 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into 3-inch circles and place on a lightly floured baking sheet. Make one more circle from the dough scraps or make mini paczki to fry. Cover the dough circles with a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep Dutch oven to 350 degrees F; line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Shake off any flour from the dough circles and fry in batches of 3 to 4 until deep golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side. You will be able to tell they are cooked through because the amount of bubbles will reduce to almost nothing. Transfer the doughnuts to the paper towel-lined baking sheet as they come out of the oil. Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches. Let rest until cool enough to handle.
• For the filling and glaze. Fit a pastry bag with a small round tip and fill with the jam. Set aside.
• Use a thick skewer or chopstick to poke a hole in the middle of each doughnut and wiggle a little space, taking care to not poke all the way through. Fill with the jam using the pastry bag.
• To make the glaze, add the confectioners' sugar to a small bowl big enough to dip a doughnut into. Whisk in the milk until smooth. The glaze should be a little loose, close to the consistency of maple syrup. Dip each doughnut in the glaze, letting it roll off a bit before turning it over to set. Some of the glaze will run down the sides which is okay, but if you need to adjust the thickness, add a little more confectioners' sugar or milk depending on what you need. Let the glaze set for about 5 minutes! If you want to skip the glaze, just dust with confectioners' sugar; many paczki are enjoyed this way too. Paczki are best the day they are made, but they can be stored in an airtight container to enjoy the next day.

BUSIA'S AUTHENTIC POLISH PACZKI

Steps:

• 1. Dissolve 2 pkgs dry yeast in the warm water for about 10 minutes until it begins to foam.
• 2. Add 2 cups cooled, scalded milk and 2 cups flour and beat well.
• 3. Add the 4 egg yolks and 1 whole egg, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Beat until light and fluffy.
• 4. Add 4 cups of the flour and the raisins (toss the raisins in a bit of flour before adding to dough). Mix well. Dust a flat surface with a small amount of the remaining flour and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes, using the remaining flour as needed. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with film and place in a warm spot to raise for 1 hour.
• 5. Turn 1/2 of the dough out on a floured surface and pat out 1/2 inch thick. Cut circles with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place cut out dough on a floured pan or towel. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise until double, about 45 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
• 6. Pour enough vegetable or canola oil into a heavy pot or an electric frying pan to fill about 1/2 full. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil to deep fry temp. Gently drop in 4 or 5 paczki into the oil. When golden brown on one side flip the paczki over to fry on the other side. Use a long needle or a toothpick to poke into the center of the paczki; if no dough sticks to the needle, the dough is cooked. Remove paczki from oil and place on layers of paper towels or plain brown paper bag to drain and cool.
• 7. In a small paper bag, put about 1/2 cup of either powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. Add a paczki, close bag and shake to cover with sugar and serve. Paczki get stale after a day so place unused paczki in a freezer zip bag. Remove only what you need. Defrost and sugar them when you want more:)

PACZKI - FAMOUS POLISH DONUTS

Steps:

• 1. Melt you 1/2 cup of butter and let cool to room temp. Warm milk and cream. Beat the whole eggs, yolks and sugar together then add butter and beat thoroughly. Next, add orange zest, salt, cream, milk, yeast, spiced rum and mix well. * THE DOUGH WILL BE SOFT AND STICKY. IT SHOULD ROLL OUT VERY EASILY AND SMOOTHLY.
• 2. Let the dough rise till double in bulk (at least an hour or longer), punch it down and let it double in bulk again. Here is Chef Tad punching down the dough.
• 3. After second rising, punch the dough down again and divide dough. Dust your board liberally with flour and roll out your dough to about 1/2 inch thick.
• 4. Cut into rounds with at least a 3 inch cutter & fry in hot oil. (If you have no cutter then you could use a thoroughly washed tuna can as your cutter.) HEAT YOUR OIL BETWEEN 325 TO 350 DEGREES. --- This is my good friend Kaycee who joined me for the class.
• 5. Depending on the size of your fryer only put a few in at a time. This size that we used in the photo we dropped about 5 to 6 rounds in at a time. Let them start to puff up in the middle and you can see them brown on the one side then turn them over to finish browning the other side. Take them out and let them drain on a paper towel. This happens very quickly within a minute or two.
• 6. After they have cooled you can fill them with your favorite filling or leave plain and dust with powdered sugar or plain sugar. --THESE DONUTS WHEN THEY PUFF UP ARE HOLLOW INSIDE. SO, IT MAKES THEM PERFECT FOR FILLING.
• 7. Here we are filling and dusting the paczki! VERY TRADITIONAL FILLINGS FOR PACZKI - Apricot Poppyseed Black Raspberry Lekvar - (sweetened prune puree) Rose Cherry and more non-traditional flavors too.
• 8. Put the coffee on...fill up some glasses with cold milk and let's eat some Paczki!
• 9. FOR FUN: Our male Schnoodle is named after the famous Paczki. It wasn't until I met my husband Anthony that I heard about the famous Paczki. Not only is his heritage Polish/Italian but he used to be a police officer and has had his share of Paczki. Every year, there is a box of Paczki's that arrive mysteriously in our kitchen! But now, I know how to make them so we can have some homemade. If Paczki the Schnoodle was allowed to eat these famous Paczki he for sure would win. He would probably eat all of them and then be sick but I can assure you every last Paczki would be gone. Do you see his focus on the donut? LOL --- I think he was thinking are they mine? All mine?!
• 10. I stopped over at Krakus Polish Deli & Bakery here in my hometown and saw these lovely towels and just "HAD" to get one. It only seemed right don't you think? lol

PACZKI, OUR MALE SCHNOODLE

Steps:

• Paczki when he was first born April 20, 2011
• Paczki's first bath at home. He looks a little bewildered. hehe
• This is one thing Paczki loves to do best is speak his mind and he is very loud doing it. LOL
• Paczki right after his first official hair cut. We have a wonderful friend and groomer who comes right to our house to give our Schnoodles their special "doo's". hehe
• Paczki's favorite thing to do; playing with his Sissy (Tibby).
• Most recent pic of Paczki just this week and he is now officially taller than his sister at a little over 6 months old.
• Paczki's first contest on Facebook with a company called "D Is For Dog" and is going on right now for best Halloween costume. He is the "Count Paczki" and I hope that he wins.
• Here is the other version of Paczki; the real deal one that has been around alot longer than our little doggie. hehe https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/kim-biegacki/paczki-with-rose-jam/cake?k=paczki&p=1&o=r
• Have you tried an edible Polish Paczki yet? hehe
• Here is what Paczki won and short definition of products. 1 jar of Great Coat -- for healthy, shiny coat and itch relief 1 jar of Mobility Mix -- healthier bones & flexible joints 1 jar of Healthy Hound -- complete protection for your dog 1 jar of Healthy Gums -- prevent gum disease and inflammation 1 D is for Dogs hat D is for Dogs is a proprietary blend of edible medicinal mushrooms, each containing different concentrations of bioactive enzymes, nutrients and of bioactive enzymes, nutrients and antioxidants. D is for Dogs is a holistic and natural approach to canine healthcare that provides nutritional support that helps dogs live longer and healthier by promoting normal cellular function and immune system strength. ---from D is for Dogs.
• Paczki's Christmas picture for 2011...our little tiny reindeer. hehe
• Paczki's first official Dog Show was yesterday on 6/24/12 and he placed in two competitions. His sister Tibby & Paczki placed 1st in "Best Pair" and got a trophy and then Paczki won 3rd place in his catergory of best dog in a weight of 13 - 25 pds. Way to go Paczki!!!

PACZKI IS HIS NAME, THANK YOU ALL!

Steps:

• This is Rumor with her litter of puppies born on 4-20-11
• a pic of the 4 little brothers and sisters together.
• This is a pic on 4/21/11 --- Chocolate Merle Male born at 4:10 pm 6.1 oz.
• One week later on 4/29/11 weighing in at 13.1 oz.
• 2 weeks later on 5/6/11 weighing in at 1 lb. 6.1 oz.
• 3 weeks later on 5/14/11 weighing in at 1 lb. 13.2 oz.
• 4 weeks later on 5/19/11 weighing in at 2 lbs 1.8 oz.
• 5 weeks later on 5/27/11 ---This is the week we went to see the little guy. He is so tiny and fits in one hand.
• 6 weeks on 6/3/11 He weighs 2 lbs and 12.6 oz.
• At 9 weeks old we finally went to pick up the little guy. Oh, is he so cute!! He looks like he is frosted. His hair reminds me of the 80's and how frosting your hair was a big thing back then. LOL Well, I will post 2 or 3 pics and then try to get a better one tomorrow.
• Paczki's first bath at home.
• Tibby and Paczki laying together on the couch.
• Treat time...who wants a bisquit?
• Who has something to say? Paczki!!
• Do you love me? Do you really really love me? Yes, Paczki I love you. I really really love you.
• How am I supposed to get any recipes typed onto JAP with this little guy on my lap; fast asleep. lol
• 7 -25-11 Gettin' my hair cut and now weighing in at 6 pds. I am half my Sissy's size now. ruff ruff
• Are U lookin' at me?!
• Look into my eyes...you are getting sleepy very sleepy...
• Posin' Paczki
• Paczki at 6 months old and already bigger than Sissy.
• Paczki singing...."Ohhh Solo Mio"...LOL
• Paczki's Christmas pictures for 2011 under the tree....he is our tiny little reindeer. haha
• February 10th, 2015 --- Thought I would give a picture update and let you know that Paczki will soon be 4 years old in April. He is an extremely good boy and never wants to get into trouble like his sister Tibby. He is very dignified and thinks he is royalty. Or at least he acts that way. LOL