Polish Baked Paczki (Donuts) 🍩
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Ingredients:
Dough: 1½ cups flour,
¼ cup sugar,
¼ tsp salt,
2 tsp yeast,
¾ cup warm milk,
3 Tbsp oil,
2 egg yolks,
1 tsp vanilla, extra flour as needed.
For Coating:
3 Tbsp melted butter,
½ cup sugar
Custard Filling:
¼ cup sugar,
2 Tbsp cornstarch,
1 cup milk,
1 egg yolk
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Preparation
Steps:
Dough: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Add oil, yolks, vanilla, flour, and salt; mix until smooth. Knead on floured surface for 5 mins. Cover and let rest 10-15 mins.
Custard Filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add milk and yolk. Boil for 1½ mins while stirring, then chill.
Shape & Bake:
Roll dough ½-inch thick, cut circles, place on greased sheet, and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 mins.
Coat & Fill: Brush warm donuts with melted butter, roll in sugar, then fill with custard or jam.
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✨ Enjoy your paczki!