Description
This is the ‘traditional’ ponczki made by most Polish Grandmothers, like mine. These take time and patience, but the product is worth it. Preferred, traditional frying method is with lard but oil will work fine. I usually mix equal portions. Grandma used a large paper bag, and dropped them in immediately after removing from the fryer. The bag absorbs a lot of the oil. Then, she transferred them to another clean bag, added her choice of coating, and shook the bag.
Ingredients
- 1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
- 2 cups milk, lukewarm
- ½ cup raisins, finely chopped
- ½ cup warm water
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup orange zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 48