just John
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Post by just John on Feb 11, 2010 12:30:28 GMT -5
Polish Doughnuts - Paczki Recipe #56111 There are many recipes for Paczki. Some call for 10-20 egg yolks, grated orange or lemon rind, cream, rum or vodka. This is a simplified version flavored with mace. My Polish grandmother made her own plum jam from the trees in her yard but you can use your favorite. Posted by request. Prep time is estimated and includes rising time. by Lorac 3¼ hours | 3 hours prep 30 doughnuts * 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 nutmeg * 4 1/2 cups flour * plum 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 375°F. 10. Fry, turning once, to a medium golden brown. 11. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar.
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