What is a paczki?

It's not just another jelly donut!!

 

People may not agree on how to pronounce them, but all are gathering to gobble up PACZKI on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Immigrants of Poland pronounce them "Pooch-key" or "Punch-key" or even, "Poonch-key" - all are correct.

These round, sugar coated, fruit filled Polish pastries were served up annually on the day before Lent, a period of abstinence observed by Roman Catholics. Originally, PACZKI were made for practical reasons, to use up the sugar and eggs which were prohibited during Lent. Now, they're more of a last-minute binge of sweets before the sacrifice. Whatever past, all enjoy the tasty treat of PACZKI, which means "little package" in Polish.

The new world version, like the old, is an extra large doughball, rich in eggs yolks and deep fried just like a donut. Busy Bee PACZKI are overstuffed with a large variety of fillings. Then they're topped with granulated sugar, powdered sugar or icing. It's 100% quality or it's not a Busy Bee PACZKI!

PACZKI on PACZKI DAY are becoming what chocolate is to Valentine's Day and what pumpkin pie is to Thanksgiving, as many people share them with friends, families and co-workers.

Don't be left out, place your order early! Orders accepted now through Friday, February 12th. 

PACZKI DAY is Tuesday, February 16th.

 

 

 

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