Favorite Hamantashen Cookie Dough and Fillings (Parve)
- 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
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 and mix thoroughly.
POPPY SEED FILLING: Soak the poppy seeds in boiling water overnight. Drain, dry and grind through food chopper, using finest blade. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
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