Baked Paczki For Mardi Gras

Baked Paczki For Mardi Gras


1. Mix 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large mixer bowl.

2. Heat milk, butter and honey until very warm (120° to 130°F). Add to flour mixture with rum, egg yolks and egg; beat 1 minute at low speed.

3. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes.

4. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

5. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 3 to 4 minutes.

6. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

7. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, to cut out as many rounds as possible.

8. Place rounds about 2 to 3 inches apart on parchment lined or lightly greased baking sheets. Re-roll and cut remaining dough.

9. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft free place 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled in size.

10. Preheat oven to 375°F.

11. For glaze, mix honey and melted butter; set aside.

12. Bake 10 minutes. Brush glaze over packzi and continue baking for 2 to 4 minutes until light golden brown. If desired, brush again with any remaining glaze.

13. Let cool slightly, then dust or roll in sugar or powdered sugar.

14. Fillings:

15. Fruit or custard: Use a knife to cut a small slit in side of paczki. Use a small spoon (or pipe with pastry tip and bag) to insert a heaping teaspoonful. (vanilla rum custard or pudding is amazing!).

16. Chocolate: Use your finger to gently poke a small hole in side of paczki and insert 1 teaspoon chocolate chips into center of paczki while still warm.

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