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Hamentashen

Cultural Context

Hamentashen are traditional pastries enjoyed during Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. These triangular cookies symbolize Haman's ears and are filled with sweet fillings, often fruit preserves or poppy seeds. The custom of baking Hamentashen has spread beyond Jewish communities, with variations appearing in bakeries worldwide, especially around the Purim season.

JewishILdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup poppy seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit filling

💰Cheaper: jelly

Fresh fruit filling offers a lighter alternative.

1

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2

Add eggs to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.

3

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

4

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

5

Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass.

6

Place a small spoonful of poppy seeds in the center of each circle.

7

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to create a triangle shape, pinching to seal.

8

Place the formed Hamentashen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsrolling pincookie cutterbaking sheetparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

HamantaschenHaman's pocketsHaman's ears

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