Polish · dessert
Pączki
Pączki reads richness 7.7, sweetness 7.2 and fruity 5.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish dessert, about 59 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.7 · Sweetness 7.2 · Fruity 5.3 · Umami 3.5 · Floral 2.7 · Citrus 2.0 · Funk & Ferment 1.5 · Sourness 1.3 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 4 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup rose hip jam
- 4 cups lard
- 1 cup icing and 1/4 cup candied orange peel to decorate
Time & effort: about 59 min (29 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 376.6 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 14.1 g fat, 44.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make an enriched yeast dough with flour, milk, yolks, sugar, and butter, then let it rise until doubled.
- Portion into balls, press in a spoonful of jam, seal tightly, and allow to proof again.
- Deep fry in hot fat until golden on both sides, drain, and glaze with icing topped with a piece of candied orange peel.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Banana Pudding — Southern
- Bread and Butter Pudding — British
- Victoria Sponge — British
- Clafoutis — French
- Tres Leches Cake — Mexican
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.