Polish food. Savory and sweet goodies including some Polish dishes you probably did not know about.

This traditional Polish Poppy Seed Roll, also known as Makowiec, is a beautiful and delicious dessert perfect for festive occasions. Learn how to make this classic Polish cake with our easy-to-follow recipe.

Sauerkraut and Mushroom Croquettes Krokiety are a staple in Poland for Wigilia. Pancakes with forest mushrooms and sauerkraut filling.

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Try Polish Apple Racuchy - with no yeast nor baking powder. Check the secret of my perfect Racuchy: fluffy, crispy and moist inside.

This recipe for traditional Polish sernik has a sweet butter pastry crust and a sweetened, dry-curd cheese filling.

Get an authentic taste of Poland with these recipes for Polish breads. You'll love sampling traditional baked goods like potato bread, sauerkraut bread, soda bread, and more!

Bigos or Polish hunter's stew recipe traditionally was made with the fruits of the forest—venison, mushrooms, dried fruits. Today, anything goes.

Try these traditional Polish breakfast recipes for something new and exciting! From porridge to potato bread to crepes, bring a taste of Poland to your morning.

This traditional Polish eggnog, known as Kogel Mogel, is a simple and delicious dessert that brings a taste of Poland to your kitchen.

When summer’s heat arrives, it’s hard to think of preparing (much as less eating) hot food. And that's where this Polish-style Cold Beet Soup comes in! It's cool, quick and refreshing.

Pierogi are Polish favorite dish. Zamojskie Buckwheat Pierogi are specialty of Lublin area of Poland. Try Pierogi

These traditional Polish potato dumplings - Pyzy with meat are a comforting and hearty dish. Perfect for a main course, this recipe brings a taste of Poland to your kitchen.

Here is our favorite recipe for traditional Polish Hunter’s Stew, also known as Bigos. It is a very delicious and hearty meal, that you can easily prepare in your own kitchen!

Traditional Polish recipe: Chalka z kruszonka – Polish sweet bread with crumble

The creamy Polish cheesecake also known as Sernik is our favorite dessert! This recipe for sernik is very simple to make, wich makes it perfect for family cooking.

Kompot is probably the most popular non-alcoholic Polish drink. It can be found in every home in Poland. The Polish kompot recipe is ridiculously easy, and perfect for a homemade fruit drink!

If you haven't had the opportunity to celebrate Polish Fat Thursday or, as it is also known, Paczki Day, then you are missing out! Paczki are a type of Polish donut that only comes around once per year and are a must-have treat for those who love sweets. No worries, this Polish Paczki Recipe will allow you to have "Paczki Day" every day if you want to.  What is Polish Paczki? Polish Paczki is almost the same as donuts. They are made from fried dough and filled with different fruits or custard fillings. Then they are coated with sugar. Paczki is made with a rich dough that contains yeast, eggs, sugar, and fats. So, they are thicker and heavier than regular donuts, which reflects its taste and texture. You can fill your Packzi with your favorite fruit or cream fillings. You can glaze them or cover them with granulated sugar or powdered. The most popular fillings in Poland are stewed plum jam and wild rosehip jelly, but you can also use other fillings such as cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, prune, or simply use custard. Polish Paczki Recipe Our Polish Paczki Recipe gives you all of the information you need to make these delicious treats. I love to make them because they are so easy and you can make them in advance and freeze them.  Once you thaw them, you can stick them in the refrigerator and they will be ready to eat when your guests arrive.  So if you are looking for a tasty treat for Fat Thursday, these are a must!  FAQs about Paczki Is Paczki the same as a Donut? The basic ingredients used in donuts are flour, eggs and milk. The closest to this recipe is a jelly donut, but this Polish Paczki is so much more. Yeast is used along with butter and eggs in the making of paczki, so they are thicker and therefore, richer than regular donuts.  When is Paczki eaten traditionally?  In Poland, on the last Thursday before Lent, paczki are eaten. This tradition came to be in Poland because they want to use up all the ingredients, like sugar, eggs, and fruit, and enjoy good and a bit unhealthy food before the beginning of the fast.  In America, they are available on Fat Tuesday. It is also enjoyed as a dessert among Polish folk who are keeping up with the tradition. Which fruit filling is best for Paczki? You can use any filling you like but are recommendations include lemon curd, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, sweet cream or plum jam. Can I bake Paczki? Yes, you may bake them but fried paczki are better in taste. Bake them at 350 F for 10 - 12 minutes. Is it appropriate to freeze paczki? If you want the best taste, eat them fresh. If you want to freeze them, use an airtight box lined with butter paper between layers. Storage life is three months. Before you serve them later, reheat them. We hope you enjoyed the recipe. Please leave us a comment and let us know how you liked this Paczki recipe. Share the image below to your Pinterest board if you like this Polish Paczki Recipe! Original Polish Paczki Recipe Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 paczki Ingredients Instant Yeast - 4 1/2 tsp Whole milk - 1 cup Egg yolks - 2 Granulated White Sugar - ¼ cup Melted Butter - 2 tbsp Vanilla - ½ tsp Salt - ½ tsp All-purpose flour - 3 to 3 ½ cups Oil for frying White Granulated Sugar - For dusting after frying Jam or custard - for filling Instructions Prepare the Yeast Mixture: Heat milk in a saucepan until it's warm, not boiling. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk, add a cup of flour, and mix. Let it sit for 30 minutes until bubbly. Make the Dough: Beat egg yolks separately. In the yeast mixture, stir in butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Add beaten egg yolks. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Knead the dough on a countertop, form a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for over an hour. Shape and Proof Paczki: Roll out the dough on a cutting board. Cut out circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet. Cover and let them rise for 30 minutes. Cooking: Heat oil in a frying pan to 360°F. Fry paczki in batches (3 at a time) until golden on all sides. Transfer to a cooling rack, dust with sugar, and allow to cool. Filling: Once cooled, make a small hole in each paczki. Fill with jelly or custard using a pastry bag. Air-Fryer Method To adapt the Polish Paczki recipe for an air fryer, follow these steps after preparing the dough as per the recipe: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the prepared dough balls in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not touching to allow even cooking. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, then gently turn each paczki and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Proceed with the coating or filling as per the original recipe instructions. Tips & Tricks Paczki with granulated sugar dustings are perfect to go. I prefer the sugary crunches but you may try icing sugar and milk. You can enjoy it either way, they are delicious. Fresh paczki are perfect to eat on the same day but if you want, you can freeze them. No deep fryer is needed. If you are using a deep fryer then keep checking the temperature and stay careful. In case, the temperature is high, the Paczki will not cook from inside and if the temperature is low, it will absorb more oil. Coat granulated sugar when paczki are hot, so it sticks to the sugar. If you are using icing sugar, then let them cool more. It is because icing sugar may dissolve, so add before serving. Using a deep fryer and controlling the temperature is tiresome. It may create a mess. Nutrition Values Per each paczki, you will get 190 kcal of calories, 33 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fiber, and 1.8 mg of iron.  Conclusion I hope you've liked this Polish Paczki recipe! You know I love making Polish recipes, so I highly recommend you try this Polish Cabbage Pierogi. Oh and if you have any questions or suggestions about this Paczki Recipe, feel free to comment down below. Thank you!

Pampuchy Steamed Kluski, also known as Buchty, Kluski na Parze or Parowańce, are a traditional dish in many regions of Poland, try my recipe!

These traditional Polish plum dumplings are a comforting and hearty dish. Perfect for a main course or dessert, this recipe brings a taste of Poland to your kitchen.

This recipe for Polish Vanilla Custard is a nostalgic and creamy dessert that brings back childhood memories. Budyń Waniliowy is smooth, rich, and infused with homemade vanilla flavor, making it a perfect treat to enjoy on its own or with your favorite toppings like chocolate or fresh fruit.

Pączki, or Polish doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Thursday in Poland and Fat Tuesday in the United States. It's the last splurge before Lent begins. Learn how to make the traditional pastry with this step-by-step recipe.

Spreading a slice of bread with pork fat and putting fermented cucumber on top? It may sound a bit odd but this traditional Polish food is surprisingly delicious!

These Racuchy z Jabłkami - Polish apple pancakes, are a delicious way of starting your mornings. Our recipe for Polish Racuchy is very fast and simple!

This traditional Polish beef roulade, known as zrazy, is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a family dinner.

Polish Poppy Seed Roll Makowiec traditional Polish dessert, in my family we always have it for both: Christmas and Easter. The best by my Mum

These delicious traditional Polish Potato Pancakes, also known as Placki Ziemniaczane is a great main dish or side dish to meat and sauces. See how to make the best potato pancakes with our easy recipe for placki ziemniaczane.

In this post, we’ll share the traditional Polish Bigos recipe and show you everything there is to know about this delicious, hearty stew, including its origins, variations, and much more!

A national dish of Poland, one form or another of cheesecake exists in every Central and Eastern European cuisine.

In my family house beets and horseradish - Ćwikła is served during Easter and Christmas, it usually goes with home made meats and vegetable salad.

If you are from an Eastern European family, you have tasted pierogi. Mostly known as part of Polish cuisine, peirogi are a filled dumpling that are boiled before being fried in sweet butter. Traditionally, peirogi are stuffed with potatoes and onions but

Jagodzianki recipe. Traditional Polish soft and delicate brioche buns filled with blueberries .

Schabowe - Polish breaded pork cutlets are a staple on Polish table. Try my recipe. For best result marinate pork in milk with onions.

Traditional Polish yeast-risen cake of my Grandma. Taste of the childhood in Poland. Check this Polish Plum Yeast Cake with any seasonal fruits recipe.

Don't wait until Paczki Day (aka Fat Tuesday or Mardis Gras) to enjoy one of these soft traditional Polish donuts filled with jelly, custard, or other delicious fillings! Paczki are homemade jelly donuts are even better than the ones you can get at your favorite local bakery.

This easy Polish babka recipe requires no kneading and only takes one rise. This slightly sweet bread with raisins is traditionally served for Easter.