What are paczki?

Pączki (Polish pronunciation: [ˈpɔnt͡ʂkʲi]; singular "pączek" [ˈpɔnt͡ʂɛk]; sometimes referred to as Polish doughnuts) are a type of filled yeast dough that are similar to doughnuts.

They are popular in many countries, especially in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe.

Traditionally, pączki are made from a yeast-based dough that is filled with a variety of jams or preserves. The dough is then fried and rolled in sugar. Pączki can be filled with a variety of flavours, including apple, plum, prune, raspberry, and rose.

They are often sprinkled with powdered sugar or glazed.

Pączki are traditionally made on Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent begins. These are days during which people feast on fatty and sugary foods before the more austere period of Lent begins. On this day, large amounts of pączki are produced to be consumed quickly before the fasting period.

Pączki are a delicious and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a perfect snack or dessert to be shared with family and friends.