Paczki (punch-key) Day is the feast of plenty before the Lenten fast begins. It is the last day of gaietyin Karnawal time, the period between Christmas and Lent. To mark the last moments of excess before the austerity of Lenten sacrifice, Polish Roman Catholics celebrate Paczki Day.
On this day, the traditional deep fried pastries are enjoyed throughout the world’s Polish communities. Paczki Day takes place on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Kiedrowksi’s Simply Delicious Bakery sold 39,000 paczki in 2009, with customers lining up as early as 4 a.m!
Paczki are available in five fabulous flavors: Apricot, Lekvar (Prune), Polish Rose, Poppyseed, and Sugar.
