Jewish life is all about family, Torah and food! Lots of yummy, lick your fingers, delicious food. So today I'm posting one of my favourites. With Purim fast approaching this hamantaschen recipe is the same one I made with my mom as a kid. Last week I made it with Sari. Note: If making with a 2 year old it will likely take double the time to make the dough, place the filling and fold them into shape. Also while poppy seed filling is more traditional, try fruit pie filling as well. It's convenient and tasty. Let me know if you try them and what you think. Also feel free to send me your favourite hamantaschen recipe Here's the recipe everyone..
Dough
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
5 or 6 cups Plain Flour
Poppy seed Filling
1 cup Poppy seeds
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 Sultanas (roughly chopped)
1-2 tsp. grated Lemon Rind
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Dough:
Combine ingredients in order given, using enough flour to make a soft dough which is not sticky. Let stand for 15 mins. Divide into 4 parts. Roll to 1/4" thickness of floured board. Cut in4"circles. Place a spoonful of desired filling in the middle. Brush with egg-wash. Bake on lightly greased baking sheet at 350 for 20-25min or until golden brown.
Poppy seed Filling:
Combine the first 4 ingredients into a pot, bring to a boil and let simmer for 5-10 mins. Take off heat and add the vanilla extract. Let cool.
