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Nutritional Values
280kcal
5gProtein
30gCarbs
15gFat
1gFibre
80 gServing
* Per serving · 80 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
🥛 Dairy
Polish Doughnuts
How to order / say it
Say it
Pączki — [POHNCH-kee]
Order
I'd like a pączek, please.
Locally
Poproszę pączka.
Say locally
Traditional Polish deep-fried doughnuts filled with jam.
Why try it?
The Pączki is a beloved sweet treat in Gdansk, especially celebrated during Fat Thursday. They symbolize indulgence before Lent and are a cherished part of the cultural fabric.
How it tastes
Light and fluffy with a slightly crisp exterior, these doughnuts burst with sweet jam, often plum or rose-flavored, and are typically topped with powdered sugar or glaze.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Pączki can be traced back to the Middle Ages, originally made to use up rich ingredients before fasting. Over centuries, they have become a symbol of festive joy and culinary heritage.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍯 150 g plum jam
- 🌾 25 g yeast
- 🍯 30 g powdered sugar
Method
- 1 Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar.
- 2 Mix flour, eggs, remaining sugar, and yeast mixture into a dough.
- 3 Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
- 4 Form dough balls, fill with jam, fry until golden and dust with sugar.
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