WebHamantaschen are the triangular pastries associated with the holiday of Purim, when Jews read from the Book of Esther, the Megillah, and celebrate the triumph of good (Esther) over evil (Haman, who planned to destroy the Jewish people).
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WebHamantaschen, a three-cornered cookie stuffed with any of a variety of fillings, is a traditional sweet often served during the Jewish holiday Purim. This version of hamantaschen feature poppy seed filling; if you're not a poppy seed fan, feel free to substitute apricot or the filling of your choice. Prep.
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WebDirections Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into batter to form a stiff dough, adding more flour if needed.
WebPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets. Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in margarine with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well until dough comes together and is smooth. If dough is sticky, add more flour.
WebA hamantash (pl. hamantashen; also spelled hamantasch, hamantaschen; Yiddish: המן־טאַש homentash, pl. המן־טאַשן homentashn, 'Haman pockets') is an Ashkenazi Jewish triangular filled-pocket pastry, associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim.
WebDirections Make the dough: Beat the butter, both sugars, the egg, milk, vanilla and maple extract (if using) with a mixer on medium-high speed. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat until
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WebHamantaschen are filled triangular cookies, classically made to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. For this hamantaschen recipe, you’ll choose from three different sweet fillings.
WebStep 1. In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary. Advertisement.
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WebThus, “hamantaschen” means “poppy-seed-filled pockets.” This is in line with the classic explanation given in the Code of Jewish Law for eating hamantaschen on Purim: Some say that one should eat a food made out of seeds on Purim in memory of the seeds that Daniel and his friends ate in the house of the king of Babylon, as the verse