[Remisc]

Originally Posted by MICoastieMom

Gotta go to Hamtramack for the real deal!

I agree. Since I've moved to Detroit, I've been making almost-daily trips up there just for the Paczkis.

Polish much?

[Coldjensens]

I discovered that if I jaust say "Those Polish doughnut things that are only available in March." I have no problem with pronouciation

I also learned that if you do nto find authentic ones, then you get just kind of dense hard doughnuts that taste awful (like at Kroger). Real ones are quite good though.

Our local Bakery, run by an oriental family, sells them. People order them weeks in advance, so we never got any of theirs to try. What do you call a Korean (or chinese?) made Polish Doughnut thing?

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Coldjensens

What do you call a Korean (or chinese?) made Polish Doughnut thing?

Fauxzki's

Actually find a real Polish owned and run bakery and have one. Better yet, find someone with a Polish Grandmother and have one of those.

[idw2s]

Originally Posted by Bydand

Roll it off kind of quick like "Punch-Key" and they'll know what you are talking about. Roger-MI has the odd sounding "u" shown better. I hate to admit it, but the Wesco's actually have passable Paczki, might want to stop in and order a few so you know you'll get some, they go fast.

Rich, oh so rich they make your teeth hurt from the fat and sugar. Pretty sure you can watch your arteries clog with cholesterol as well, but I've always been too afraid to look after eating one, or two..., or maybe three .

Ah, thank you both (and anyone below who who shone the bright light of enlightenment on the dark corners of my brain).

Yuuuummmmmm.... Lee bought some Paczki boxed stuff at the store. It was meh.... I'm particular about my fried stuff. Pre-packaged stuff they use the oil too long. Might have to make homemade for Paczki day.

Sound yum....

[idw2s]

Originally Posted by Coldjensens

I discovered that if I jaust say "Those Polish doughnut things that are only available in March." I have no problem with pronouciation

I also learned that if you do nto find authentic ones, then you get just kind of dense hard doughnuts that taste awful (like at Kroger). Real ones are quite good though.

Our local Bakery, run by an oriental family, sells them. People order them weeks in advance, so we never got any of theirs to try. What do you call a Korean (or chinese?) made Polish Doughnut thing?

Ah, ColdJensens, I knew you wouldn't let me down.

No idea about the Asian Polish Donut, but it might be something along the lines of the Asian Jewish Deli we loved in Dallas, TX.

[danielj72]

Ive never had one, but how can they really be much different from a donut???? Im not catholic, not Polish and never been to Hamtramack so I guess Im just not in the know with this topic.

[Bydand]

They are made with more eggs and fat than regular donuts. So the good ones have a richer taste than normal donuts.

[danielj72]

Originally Posted by Bydand

They are made with more eggs and fat than regular donuts. So the good ones have a richer taste than normal donuts.

Hmm I can hear arteries closing now. I guess I should try one this year, Ive always wondered what the whoplaa was all about.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by danielj72

Hmm I can hear arteries closing now. I guess I should try one this year, Ive always wondered what the whoplaa was all about.

I still say every box of 1/2 dozen should have a local Cardiologist's business card enclosed.

[codycampbell]

Originally Posted by Bydand

Wesco stations have a ton of Paczki's today. Including prune. They actually are pretty good considering how many they make for today. I am not sure where they get them from, but I always get a few. A lot richer than their usual Bismarks, so they must be making them semi-close to the real deal.

Hey all, I am the social network administrator for Wesco Inc. and just thought I would pass this on. We have a dozen or so locations that have bakeries right inside the store... for the other 80% of our stores they either get daily deliveries from one of those in-store bakeries or our large scale bakery in muskegon. The main thing is our bakery products (including Paczki) are always fresh and made from the best ingredients... We actualy halt production of all other baked goods for the day before Fat Tuesday to dedicate our focus on these great once a year treat!