Crispy Pączki — Polish Jam Donuts
Pillowy fried donuts filled with sweet jam and dusted in powdered sugar—the ultimate Polish comfort food. Ready in under 20 minutes with store-bought biscuit dough.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (canned)
- ½ cup jam or preserves (plum, apricot, or raspberry)
- 2 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix powdered sugar, salt, and lemon zest (if using) in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and a wooden spoon handle sizzles when dipped in, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Separate biscuit dough into 8 pieces. Flatten one piece into a thin disc, spoon 1 tbsp jam into the center, and fold the edges over to seal.
- 4
Carefully slide 4 sealed dough balls into the hot oil. Fry until deep golden brown on both sides, ~90 seconds per side, turning gently with a slotted spoon.
- 5
Lift pączki onto a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining 4 dough balls while oil is still hot.
- 6
Toss warm pączki in the powdered sugar mixture while they're still hot. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy-bottomed skillet (10–12 inches)
- candy thermometer or wooden skoon for testing oil temperature
- slotted spoon
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
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