Paczki Recipe : Polish Baked Donuts

**Paczki Recipe: Polish Baked Donuts**

Paczki (pronounced *pahch-kee*) are traditional Polish donuts that are a beloved treat, especially around **Fat Tuesday** (the day before Ash Wednesday) and **Mardi Gras**. These delicious, pillowy treats are often filled with sweet fruit preserves or custard and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Though typically fried, this recipe gives you the option to bake them for a slightly lighter alternative that still delivers the authentic flavor and texture of the classic Paczki.

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### Ingredients for Paczki (Polish Baked Donuts)

#### For the Paczki Dough:
– **3 ½ cups all-purpose flour**
– **1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast**
– **½ cup whole milk, warmed**
– **1/3 cup granulated sugar**
– **4 large egg yolks**
– **2 whole eggs**
– **1 tsp vanilla extract**
– **1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)**
– **¼ tsp salt**
– **½ cup unsalted butter, softened**
– **¼ cup brandy or rum (optional, but adds depth of flavor)**

#### For the Filling (Choose one):
– **Fruit preserves** (apricot, raspberry, or strawberry are traditional)
– **Vanilla custard**
– **Chocolate ganache** (for a modern twist)

#### For the Topping:
– **Powdered sugar** (for dusting)

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