Poppy seed hamantaschen
36 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | cups | To 6 cups flour; divided |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | cup | Shortening |
| 5 | Eggs | |
| 1 | cup | Honey |
| 2 | cups | Poppy seeds * |
| 1 | cup | Milk |
| ¾ | cup | Honey |
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon peel |
| ½ | cup | Raisins |
Directions
POPPY SEED FILLING
* Use your food processor to grind the poppy seeds for the filling.
Combine 5 cups flour, salt and baking powder; mix well. Make a well in the center and add shortening, 4 eggs and honey. Work together until dough is formed, adding flour as needed. Roll out thinly and cut into 4-inch circles. For filling, grind poppy seeds. Combine with milk and honey. Cook over low heat until thickened. Add lemon peel and raisins; cool. Place 1 tablespoon filling on each dough circle; fold up three sides and press together into triangles leaving tops somewhat open. Beat remaining egg and brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes or until browned.