Polish ANGEL WINGS/FAWORKI/CHRUŚCIKI; How to make Polish food by Polish Your Kitchen

[@joe3312s]

I'm not Polish but married into it and love everyday. Thank you and your spouse for making wonderful home cooking videos

[@christineteller366]

The memorys of Christmas eating angel wings over my Polish grandma house 😊she always made them at Easter 🐣 too

[@LaurieGaudino-gg5wr]

Darien, CT. Enjoy watching all the recipes my Grandmother made, which I, as a little girl would help her. Thanks you for bringing back those memories. Laurie

[@junebelcourt-suhaka1434]

My grand mother made those😋 I love your channel because it reminds me of my Polish grandmother and all the food she made!

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

I have to make these!! Not fair my mouth is watering so bad and you're eating in front of us!! I love the hand that comes out to get one!!

[@60rayjay]

My Grandmother used Whiskey, for every shot she put into the dough mixture she had a shot for herself. They always came out great. Everyone loved them.

[@paulbegley1464]

Who are you trying to kid. Your dad made that board out of LOVE.

[@JeffHoneyager]

Takes me back to my childhood - Mom and I used to make them. Thank you Busha for teaching my Mom how to make these.

[@susanrosegale6646]

I’m half polish and my mother made these when I was a kid. She did not use the egg whites, so we also made coconut macaroons and dipped them in chocolate. Christmas ritual that I continued with my kids and plan to do with my grandkids. ❤😊 Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!!

[@4speed3pedals]

I grew up in Baltimore, MD and my mother is Polish, born in Baltimore. My grandfather came to this county as a young boy from Mary Plock, Poland. My grandmother was also Polish and born in Baltimore. Highlandtown area was made up of Polish people and the church, St. Stanislaus is closed along with the elementary school. The neighborhood no longer supported the church as people got older and families moved in and out. My grandparents, mother, aunts and uncles would speak in Polish when they argued or didn't want "little ears" to know what they were talking about. Wish my Mom could have taught me how to speak the language. We knew them as Chrusciki. I have also heard them called bow ties. Thanks for posting this video.

[@710LENNY]

Haven't had these since the '60's. Mom translated them as pigs ears, have no idea why (a slight curl in the middle and the points on either end?). Alcohol is usually added to pastry to cut down on the production of gluten. It's a liquid, but it's not water, so the flour will absorb it and work with it but it won't become "tough". And I can see why, when you fry it, any remaining alcohol would evaporate and leave the pastry dry.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Thanks for the scientific explanation of the process... grandma knew what she was doing 😉

[@bonnieluvstheblues6777]

My mother-in-law, born in Poland (but lived in a German-speaking/Lutheran community) called them 'pig's ears, too.

[@tp8873]

I made these with my Mom growing up in the1980s Chicagoland. Yummy!

[@BJ-fh2xc]

Memories of my Babcia. Your videos are getting better with each one. Keep up the great work!

[@matthewbolduc2714]

Excellent presentation. New recipe for me and I like it. Might try to make it. Thank you.

[@maryefinke8026]

Chop sticks work to flip them over in hot oil. Thank you for sharing. Fond memories of these cookies.

[@wizorack]

Made these today with my daughter. Just like Gram used to make! Thank you!

[@cynthiaannblaha5127]

Just made these with my mother a couple of weeks ago for my granddaughter’s First Communion party. She used to roll them out with a rolling pin but now she uses a pasta maker. She rolls small balls and then feeds them through on different settings to make it very thin.

[@MA-bt8il]

My grandmom called these chruściki, but I never learned how to make them. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with me and showing me how to do it! Never knew about the alcohol... ;) Blessings!

[@vwalko]

That's when my mother used to call them I just couldn't remember it

[@georgekabacinski]

Reminds me so much of my childhood days in Michigan. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@starlovey1]

I'm going to try these today. They look amazing 😊

[@starlovey1]

I made these and they turned out beautiful ❤️ I didn't have moonshine but used Cherry rum and orange zest.

[@kathystorch9201]

AWESOME video! I used to make these with my mother (she made the dough and I helped with the rest) for Christmas & Easter (it was a special treat!) I have her recipe but never tried to make them ... foolish of me! After watching you easily prepare these "light as air" and "oh so good" cookies I'm going to try making them too! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Hope you try them again👩‍🍳

[@connieaquino1062]

I had a mother of English/Welsh heritage, but she made great Angel Wings and Yes she always added the whiskey.

[@amandastem6324]

Love the wood board with the flour guards. Wish your dad would make them for sale (hint ... hint ... hint).

[@Dreju78]

Google 'stolnica'. Maybe you'll find some 😉

[@jimswanny1193]

I so forgot about these, I can’t wait to make them for my grandsons.

[@krislange1186]

This brought back many great memories! I remember my grandmother telling me to never forget the whiskey!! I tried making them once, but you know, it never tastes the same as when she made them!! I remember asking her how much flour to put in and her answer was always "As much as will fit!" I don't ever remember her using a measuring cup!! I'll have to try making these again!

[@bealehman9026]

For years I wondered why my mom's recipes never tasted the same as when she made them. After having kids, It occured to me one day that it was because of their lover or essence. I hear the same thing from my kids, it doesn't taste the same as when you make it mom!

[@vwalko]

I remember my mom back in this when I was so young still love them now I'm going to have to make some

[@trduesing4117]

Wonderful video! I am anxious to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing your time and your heritage in such a beautiful way.

[@shuvanidev]

My grandmother made these and she would put them so carefully in a box for us to take home at Christmas - good memories. I tried making them once but they didn't turn out so good - they absorbed too much oil. Hers were always so delicate and crispy. Yours look beautiful!

[@barbaracimorosi1486]

Looking forward to teaching my granddaughter to make these. I will be making them soon, as this video make me hungry for them.

[@dorisdybowski3110]

😘❤ making for Christmas..😊

[@lilyradloff7877]

Oh wow, I have been wanting to make these for so long, but couldn't find the recipe. Thank you so much!!!

[@PolishYourKitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@bellablisslife5785]

Ow wow my friend was polish and she made these all the time loved them!

[@richardzbikowski1337]

My grandma Stella Wasielewski Trendel made them.Kruschicki American I love you Anna

[@redtigerlily8165]

Thank you! just like my great grandmother used to do!

[@DavidKozinski]

Great memories of making these with my Grandmother.

[@garyciapa5474]

My Babcia made these,thanks for this video

[@annmarie9664]

When I was young and still living at home with my parents on Sunday afternoons, especially in winter, my mom would say lets make some chrust. My father or brother would wander into the kitchen to see how it was going. When we had a small plate filled they would take it into the tv room. This would repeat until we finished and the last plate was left. My mom and I would sit exhausted at the kitchen table and I would remark, we worked all afternoon and all we have left to show for it is this one little plate full! because my brother and father would hae eaten every one and with great restraint left this one plate full (probably 6) for the cooks.

[@bethraisbeck368]

Hahaha, You reminded me of my mom's storytelling of my farther and "Everytime, the first bite" ... about powder suger. I think she told the story more times than he did it... but he loved her so he may have just like to hear her laugh ;) God Bless

[@maryannfournier5404]

I haven't had Chrusciki for a long, long time. I think I'll have to try your recipe. It doesn't look hard at all. I never knew about putting alcohol in a dough to keep the grease off! Thanks!

[@jcsallen3]

My mother always used my Dad's Crown Royal! Gave a wonderful taste. These are alot of work and you kneed them till the dough starts to blister.

[@maryannfournier5404]

@@jcsallen3 I remember making them as a kid, about 15 years old. They're delicious!

[@j.6756]

Use mineral oil when oiling wood, to obtain a food grade wood finish.

[@mvhill59]

I've never had the nerve to attempt making angel wings, but you make it look so easy.

[@freya33]

i know them by chruściki, thanks for the recipe! i hope vanilla vodka will do the trick 😅

[@PolishYourKitchen]

I hope so too!

[@TM-nu5vd]

We called then chruściki too -- and could eat them all day long!!

[@Paulinaf35]

My Mom used to make this!❤️

[@maureenedonovan9935]

Can you get your papa to draw some directions to make the pastry board? I think I could actually do that myself and would like to do some for my sister, daughter and granddaughter who also cooks a bit. When I move to Texas I will teach her how to cook and bake more.

[@kimbrown3752]

I am hoping I can make these Gluten Free because this is an amazing childhood food memory for me!

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Good luck! Let me know if you do.

[@gurl_friday1116]

Took me forever to find the name of this cookie 😂 my family called them neck ties . I guess we was liberal even back in the 1970s plus I think it would freak little ones out eating angels or the wings of angels . My grandparents was straight out of Poland 🇵🇱 so honestly I’m sure they called it by the polish name I was young so I don’t remember. So strange my family changing the name on both sides of my parents families but a hell of a google search to get here . ❤ Thanks

[@cindydemetro3261]

1My mom made these for everyone's wedding, my question how to store them?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Storing them in your belly is best. I'm afraid they don't keep well in the freezer, and go stale on the counter. These are best eaten as soon as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@gmiernik]

Hey Anna Merry Christmas to you and your family. That stolnica. Ohh my mom misses hers robila kluski do rosolu na takjej. Market that up. I got her a marble slab yet she claims it’s not as good as a stolnica. I’ve got the tools to make her one but HomeDepot fails in the food grade wood department. Please please please show us how to make and what smalec is.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Greg, ask and you will receive! Smalec is on the list! Stay tuned.

[@lilyradloff7877]

I have been looking at your merchandise and was hoping you could make a t-shirt that says Babcia's Kitchen.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

LIly, that is a great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@wfqsfg]

I've seen the use of alcohol on "Good Eats" on the Food channel for a couple of different recipes including pie crust. Using alcohol instead of water prevents the production of gluten in the dough. It keeps the pastry from being chewy. Obviously the higher alcohol content the less amount of water. Alton Brown would use vodka. I haven't had these in decades. We used to have these when visiting my Polish grandmother. I was wondering if you were gong to mention breathing when biting one. That is one of my memories of them. LOL!! We called them chruściki.

[@denisereccardi7251]

Where do you find the recipe? Reminded me of cooking these with my babci

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Here ya go Denise, www.polishyourkitchen.com/polish-angel-wings-faworki-chrust-chrusciki/ Thanks for watching!

[@oneitalia2312]

You are adorable!

[@sophiesweeney7322]

Question.... can I reuse the leftover oil-lard combo from when I made paczki to make the Chrusciki? And thank you for this wonderful tutorial and building my confidence to attempt making another one of your awesome recipes. Happy Fat Tuesday and Thursday ❤️🇵🇱

[@PolishYourKitchen]

That depends on how soon you want to use the oil again. Once you use oil it starts to turn funky relatively quickly. I know it sounds wasteful, but I try to use fresh oil every time in order to get the freshest tasting product I can. Thanks for watching!

[@lisapop5219]

You're giving me childhood flashbacks

[@felixoskarmikolajski8593]

If you have to roll it out into such thin stripes why wouldn't you use the Kitchen Aid pasta add on to do it?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

You sure can, I was just going old school. Thanks for watching.

[@kristinamyslowski5193]

What is the name of the board you are using to roll/cut on? I am wanting to get one like this.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

In Polish, it's called "stolnica", I think it's generally called a pastry board.

[@kristinamyslowski5193]

@@PolishYourKitchen Oh, thank you so very much. I appreciate your response.

[@elizabethplewa6506]

What #setting on the kitchen aid pasta roller do you use to roll out dough?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Set it to the thinnest setting 👍🏻

[@tootstomhartsky7745]

Slovenians call them pohenje ❤️❤️😊

[@coralkarrass1834]

M Gram was a bit of a cheater. We made this from the left over pie dough which obviously isn’t the same but she called it the same. We got to eat those as snacks while we were baking and cooking for a holiday.

[@ssitto3]

The camera guy's hand! Feed me! Hahahaaa

[@joannemarson3309]

Do you think it’s possible to use an air fryer for these?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

I'm not sure Joanne. I don't have one, but my husband has been thinking about getting one recently. If you do try it, let us know how they turn out, and thanks for watching!

[@catherinematrisotto6619]

I never fried in oil. I was taught to use crisco. I also use an electric fry pan.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Crisco is also oil just in a different form. 😀👩🏼‍🍳

[@bonnieluvstheblues6777]

How much Crisco would you use? I like the idea of an electric frying pan.

[@elizabethplewa6506]

Anna are these whole eggs or egg yolks only?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

I used whole eggs in my recipe. Thanks for watching.

[@danielmartinez8662]

Your metal colander is also called a "spider", probably because it looks like a spider's web!LOL.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Sometimes brain and mouth don’t wanna work together 😆

[@kwicsociety9663]

Chrust in English = Kindling (small sticks to build a fire)

[@donnarichey144]

Do you live in Poland?

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Yes 😊

[@deansikora7280]

We used to call these either chrushiki or bowties.

[@donnarichey144]

I have a friend lives here from Poland and he says all the dishes he has eaten here that is supposed to be polish does not taste the same because of living in a different country. Growing the grains for flour and all are different.

[@PolishYourKitchen]

I can’t say I share that experience.

[@marymac24]

why do you use bread flour in this recipe?

[@margiejcupcakeprincess]

I have some 100 proof grain alcohol will that work? Lol

[@BeeSadowska]

BEEEEST!

[@sirthad2608]

When you mention a kitchen item or utensil say what it is in Polish.

[@olmangolf]

I Like To Cheat. Use Egg Roll Wraps. Cut Stripes Fold and Fry. Not exactly the same taste but with the sugar on Delish.

[@thomasgronek6469]

Seed oils are easily oxidized, and toxic, I use lard. Everything has a much better flavor with lard

[@PatBerk]

Your tool is called a "spider."

[@larryatwell9734]

Why would a woman put that crap on her arms.....nasty..

[@PolishYourKitchen]

Don’t be rude, please.