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Cinnamon-Sugar Pączki Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2-3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Special Equipment Needed:
- Large bowl
- Stand mixer
- Dough hook
- Rolling pin
- 2-inch biscuit cutter
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Large plate
- Medium bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vegetable oil.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ½-inch thickness.
7. Cut out 2-inch circles with a biscuit cutter.
8. Heat 2-3 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
9. Carefully drop the pączki into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove the pączki from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
11. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
12. Roll the pączki in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: Makes 12 pączki

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 4g

Substitutions for Ingredients
- Milk: almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk
- Butter: coconut oil or vegan butter
- Vegetable oil: canola oil or sunflower oil

Variations:
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture
- Add ½ cup of raisins to the dough
- Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts to the dough

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding the pączki
- Fry the pączki in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot
- Let the pączki cool slightly before rolling in the cinnamon-sugar mixture

Storage Instructions:
Store the pączki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the pączki in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Presentation Ideas:
Serve the pączki on a platter with a bowl of the cinnamon-sugar mixture for dipping.

Garnishes:
Garnish the pączki with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Pairings:
Serve the pączki with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the pączki with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour
- If the pączki are not browning, increase the heat of the oil

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the pączki
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying
- Let the pączki cool completely before storing

Food History:
Pączki is a traditional Polish pastry that is typically served on Fat Thursday, the day before the start of Lent.

Flavor Profiles:
Cinnamon-sugar pączki have a sweet, cinnamon flavor with a light, fluffy texture.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve the pączki as a dessert or a snack.

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Region: Polish

Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Rich, Aromatic, Sugary