Connie's Frozen Custard

Austin Bakery Pop-Up Custard Prison Makes Polish Doughnuts Paczki | Eater Austin

"An Austin-based pop-up bakery showcasing Polish baked goods, led by baker Sarah Foremski and a small co-op team that includes Becky Reeves, Mari Maki, and chef Paul Wojciechowsk. The operation specializes in paczki — lush, dense yeasted filled doughnuts that are fluffier and richer than typical brioche-style doughnuts — with adventurous flavors such as maple custard with a salty butter-maple glaze (topped with whipped cream and a cherry), pistachio–white chocolate ganache, rose-glazed strawberry jam with glitter, and blueberry compote with a malted sugar coating; past pop-ups have also included pierogi and other savory items. Foremski draws on experience as a former barista and pastry chef (having worked at places like Little Owl Coffee, Canje, and Epicerie), and both she and Wojciechowsk are Polish, which influences the menu and approach. The team runs regular pop-ups at local venues (including Fleet Coffee) and markets — most recently participating in a Houston fundraiser — operates with a community-minded, co-op ethos focused on shared work and benefits, and has been active fundraising for Palestinian families; they prefer cash at events, provide donation options, and are working to secure a commissary kitchen to make pop-ups more consistent. Upcoming event offerings have included inventive new flavors such as a Garden Goat (goat cheese, strawberry, rosemary), tiramisu, London Fog (Earl Grey and orange), and a Butter Boy featuring gochujang and pickles." - Nadia Chaudhury