Polish Baked Donuts

 Paczki Recipe : Polish Baked Donuts

 

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

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.