Jimmy Metcalf, manager at Johan's Pastry Shop in Petoskey, said they bake around 4,000 of the special pastry just for the day.

Fresh Bakeries has been producing locally made paczki in Adrian/Lenawee County for decades. The bakery plans on making 1,500 dozen paczki pastries.

In some parts, it’s known as Fat Tuesday. But in Chicago, Tuesday, March 4 marks Paczki Day. Paczki, pronounced “puhnch-kee, ”is the name for the Polish tradition that occurs on Mardi Gras every year ...

As the alcohol evaporates, it prevents the absorption of oil deep into the dough so the pastry is not greasy. Calories and fat? Brace yourself. Depending on the size, paczki can have as many as ...

Discover local bakeries offering a wide range of paczki flavors, from the classics to unique options around West Michigan on Fat Tuesday.