(Dough should be soft and sticky, but not runny.). Back in North America, Polish doughnuts have certainly been appropriated by the baking industry, but all of Poland would certainly tell you to think twice before you turn one down, if you don’t want to find your fields barren and your barns empty…, Fat Thursday: They can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. I purchased the above display at Hobby Lobby. So I will have to update that number real soon. Fat Thursday, the last Thursday prior to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, is one of the most important holidays, and it mainly revolves around eating as many doughnuts as possible, all in the name of good luck. Increase the mixer’s speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 minutes, until it is smooth and glossy. . It might be the hole in the middle: Poles like to get their money’s worth. Our authentic Polish Paczki recipe gives you light and airy Polish Donuts that are easy to make and healthier because they’re baked, not fried! Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you are using granulated sugar to sugar your donuts, you will want to roll them in the sugar while they are still warm, so that the sugar sticks. Poland’s love affair with doughnuts dates back to the 16, century historian Jędrzej Kitowicz, author of the fascinating treaty. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. we respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. As it often happens with recipes that are considered ‘traditionally Polish’, there is some cultural controversy. It’s amazing and holds over 100 polishes!! The pączki craze spread across the Detroit river. Facebook . Fillings also vary: the traditional rose preserve can be replaced with vanilla custard or chocolate ganache. They have such fun colors and sprinkles, it’s always a treat when I go there. Indeed, the differences between them are minimal (like the ratio of flour in the dough or the time spent frying in fat), but so is the difference between Berliners and the Italian bomboloni or the Dutch oliebollen. Dunkin' Donuts, the most famous American doughnut café, opened in Warsaw for the first time in 1996 – right in the middle of the nineties fast-food era, … Re-roll and cut as necessary, until all the dough has been cut. I got this polish here. They are so beloved that the good old American ‘donut’ never became popular in Poland (contrary to cupcakes and muffin, which took the country by storm). Let the donuts cool for 2-3 min on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. In places such as Nana's Bakery you can not only taste the traditional version, but also a local low-calorie version called lowczki. Even though the traditional recipe calls for lard, eggs, wheat flour, and loads of sugar, new variations are created for every possible dietary restriction. With traditional recipes, there's rarely a need for definitive appropriation. Love jelly donuts, but hate the deep fryer? (Switch from the paddle attachment to dough hooks as the dough starts to come together.) Here are some of my nail polish displays and collections. FTC: Links are Amazon Associate links. Our authentic Polish Paczki recipe gives you light and airy Polish Donuts that are easy to make and healthier because they’re baked, not fried! How are you celebrating National Donut Day and/or National Nail Polish Day? Statistically, every Pole eats two and a half doughnuts ‒ or pączki, in Polish ‒ on that day, which constitutes a whopping 100 million for the entire nation. In the most famous pastry shops (Zagoździński in Warsaw or Michałek in Kraków) people queue up to purchase these balls of fried dough, traditionally filled with rose jam or plum preserve. You don’t have to click on these links, but if you do and make a purchase, it helps me continue making videos for you guys! In the 18th century historian Jędrzej Kitowicz, author of the fascinating treaty Description of Customs during the Reign of August III, described modern doughnuts eaten at the court as ‘fluffy and light’, comparing them to the old-fashioned ones which could give someone a black eye when thrown at their face, and therefore proving that whilst the tradition has lasted the recipe has still evolved. They are currently attempting a comeback with more European flavours like Nutella and plum, but it is too early to tell if they will be successful. I had to use the blue icing donut as inspiration for my nail art!