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Polish Angel Wings

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Crispy and light pastries, also known as Faworki, that are perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, Polish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 pieces Egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Thick heavy cream (12% or 18%)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Spirytus (or vodka) Optional for enhancing crispness
Frying Ingredients
  • 8 cups Vegetable oil (or lard) For frying
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting) For serving

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Add the egg yolks, powdered sugar, and heavy cream to the flour mixture.
  3. Mix everything together until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Shape the Faworki
  1. After resting, divide the dough into smaller portions.
  2. Roll each piece out thinly on a floured surface. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  3. Cut the dough into rectangles, about 4 inches by 2 inches.
  4. Make a slit in the center of each rectangle and pull one end through the slit to create a twisted shape.
Frying
  1. Heat the vegetable oil (or lard) in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully add a few angel wings to the hot oil at a time. Fry them until they are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 3g

Notes

For best results, ensure your oil is hot enough before frying. If you find the dough too dry, add a bit more heavy cream a teaspoon at a time. Don’t fry too many at once to avoid lower oil temperature.
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