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Hamentashen Recipe | |
Jewish Cookie | |
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Ingredients:
3 eggs 1 cup oil 1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice 1/8 tsp salt 4 cups flour (approximately) PRUNE FILLING: 1 lb prunes, stewed 10 minutes, pitted & chopped 1 cup raisins, chopped 1/2 lemon, juice & rind 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp honey POPPY SEED FILLING: 1/2 lb poppy seeds 4 tbsp honey 2 tbsp sugar juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions:
FAVORITE HAMENTASHEN COOKIE DOUGH AND FILLINGSYield: about 5 dozen HAMANTASCHEN: Combine the ingredients in the order given, using enough flour to make a soft dough which is not sticky Let stand 15 minutes. Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll to 1/4" thickness on a floured board. Cut in 4" circles. Place a tsp of desired filling in the center of each circle. Form triangles by folding the sides in towards the middle. Brush with beaten egg. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, until golden brown. PRUNE FILLING: Combine all the ingredients & mix thoroughly. POPPY SEED FILLING: Soak the poppy seeds in boiling water overnight. Drain, dry & grind through food chopper, using finest blade. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. | |