Paczkis

Make something good.

1. 01

   Stir sugar and yeast into warm milk; set aside until it bubbles, 15 minutes.

2. 02

   Melt butter in microwave oven; set aside to cool to room temperature. Beat together powdered sugar, whole eggs and yolks in small bowl until well-combined.

3. 03

   Beat in rum. Set aside.

4. 04

   Place flour, salt, yeast mixture and egg mixture in bowl of electric mixer with paddle attachment. Beat until flour is combined and dough is stretchy, about 3 minutes. (Or beat by hand 10 minutes.) Add melted butter; mix until well-combined, about 1 minute. Cover bowl with towel; let stand in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 05

   Place dough on lightly floured surface. Stretch and pat until 1/4 inch thick.

6. 06

   Cut into 3 inch circles using glass or biscuit cutter. Place1/2 teaspoon of the filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges together, making a ball. Place on floured parchment or wax paper. Cover with towel. Let stand in warm place 45 minutes.

7. 07

   Heat shortening in deep-fat fryer, deep saucepan or wok until deep- frying thermometer reaches 360 to 370 degrees F. Have hot fat at least 3 inches deep.

8. 08

   Fry paczkis, a few at a time, until brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.