{"id":"paczki_022d9a2118","slug":"paczki-polish-doughnuts","title":"Pączki (Polish Doughnuts)","description":"Traditional Polish deep-fried doughnuts made with a rich, velvety yeast dough, traditionally filled with rose jam and dusted with powdered sugar.","serves":15,"time":{"prepMinutes":120,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":140,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.75,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"sifted","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"warm, about 35°C (95°F)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"50g fresh yeast (or 14g active dry yeast)","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dry","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"6 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"raw","notes":"room temperature","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"100g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted and cooled","notes":"unsalted","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tablespoon vodka or rum","name":"Rum","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"helps prevent oil absorption","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"200g rose jam or plum preserve","name":"Jam","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.75,"usUnit":"cup","form":"preserve","notes":"traditionally rose petal jam","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 liter oil for frying","name":"Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"canola or sunflower oil","group":"Frying","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Powdered sugar for dusting","name":"Sugar","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Whisk the egg yolks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the flour, salt, yeast mixture, and vodka to the egg yolks. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for about 5 minutes. Gradually add the melted butter and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Add the flour, salt, yeast mixture, and vodka","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until it has doubled in size.","group":"Rising","title":"Cover the dough and let it rise","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Rising"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Punch down the dough and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Shape each into a smooth ball. Place them on a floured surface, cover, and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat the oil in a wide pot to 175°C (347°F). Fry the pączki for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the oil in a wide pot","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"While still warm, use a pastry bag with a long nozzle to inject jam into the side of each doughnut. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled slightly.","group":"Finishing","title":"While still warm, use a pastry bag","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Adding a splash of high-proof alcohol like vodka or rum to the dough prevents it from absorbing excessive oil during the frying process.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Stand mixer","Deep-fry thermometer","Pastry bag","Frying pot","Sieve"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":15,"unit":"piece","note":"makes approximately 15 medium-sized doughnuts"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Dough can be prepared and proofed in the fridge overnight for better flavor development."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. 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