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      Title: Poppy Seed Hamantaschen
 Categories: Cookies, Jewish
      Yield: 36 servings
 
      5 c  To 6 cups flour; divided
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 ts Baking powder
    1/2 c  Shortening
      5    Eggs
      1 c  Honey

           poppy seed filling

      2 c  Poppy seeds *
      1 c  Milk
    3/4 c  Honey
      1 ts Lemon peel
    1/2 c  Raisins
 
    * 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.
 
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