Delicious Homemade Ponczki Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and fluffy goodness of homemade ponczki with this traditional Polish recipe. These fried doughnuts are perfect for breakfast or dessert, and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Treat yourself to these irresistible treats today!

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it reaches about 110°F. Stir in the sugar and yeast, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg yolks, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick and cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
5. Place the dough circles on a floured baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the ponczki in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove the ponczki from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
8. Enjoy your homemade ponczki warm with a cup of coffee or tea!

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