Paczki Day is a Polish tradition in which people use up lard, sugar and eggs in preparation for Lent, which begins the day after.
Paczki (pronounced POONCH-key), or pączek, is described by Dictionary.com as follows: "A round Polish pastry similar to a doughnut, usually filled with fruit and topped with sugar or icing."
Paczki Day is particularly popular in American cities with large Polish populations such as Chicago, Buffalo, and Detroit.
yummmmmmmmmmm
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I used to work for the Maciaks in Binghamton (Indoor World Acoustics). They were Polish and they would bring in these and potato cakes of some sort before/during Lent. It's been over 25 years, so my memory is sketchy on what and when. But I do remember these and the potato thingies. Yum.
What a great way to start the season, and what a way to please the sweet tooth.
Looks really yummy. Have you ever made these? can imagine them filled with cream cheese & topped with strawberry's Or cherries. yummy...Can you tell I'm hungry, trying to avoid the vending machines. p
My Mom, her sister and Mother used to make Doughnuts every Shrove Tuesday, Mmmmm I can still taste them.....
they look yummie... I have never celebrated Lent And I always thought Lent was right before Easter... Or am I wrong.. Must be...
YUMMY
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