RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Wannabechef Hamantaschen with Three Fillings #2 - pareve
Purim has always been a mystery to me since all these holidays were not explained to me and have been for other families that were religious. I researched this and this is what I found which I would like to share with all those interested. Feast of Lots Sometimes called the Feast of Esther. Purim joyously celebrates the downfall of the tyrant, Haman, through the efforts of Mordecai and his niece, Queen Esther. A very happy festival, Purim is the occasion of present-giving, plays, and dressing- up for children, games and great merry-making. The waving of the noisy Purim gregars (rattles) is traditional and at the festival meal the foods would include the Purim Kalisch (decorated sweet plaited loaf) taking place of honor at the festive meal , and Hamantaschen, triangular pastries filled with poppy seeds, and bobs (brown beans). I have made all of the above recipes. It tastes like my Grandmother's baking. Unfortunately, these recipes were found from an old cookbook in the archive section of a library. My Grandmother's recipes were in her head and not written down. I urge everyone to write or perhaps make a disk of family favorites that your younger generations will enjoy. Thanks for reading! Wannabechef * * * * * * * * Hamantaschen 5 oz. (5/8 cup non-dairy margarine 5 oz. (5/8 cup) sugar 1 egg 4 oz. ( 1 cup) all-purpose flour melted honey to glaze Cream together the margarine and sugar until soft. Add the yolk of egg and the flour slowly to make a stiff dough, using some egg white if dry. Knead lightly. Roll out thinly, and cut into 3 inch rounds. Place the filling in the center of each round. Brush the edges with water and bring the edges to the center to form triangles. Bake in the oven at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Brush with melted honey. Filling 4 oz. (1/3 cup) poppy seeds ground grated lemon rind 1/4 pint (1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons) water 2 oz. (1/4 cup sugar) 1 oz. (2 Tablespoons) margarine 1 oz. (1/4 cup ) sultanas a little wine if liked Simmer the poppy seeds in water with the other ingredients. Use when cool. The hamantaschen can be spread with glace' icing, also. Alternative Fillings 4 oz. (1 cup) sultanas 4 oz. (1 cup) raisins 2 oz. (1/2 cup) currants 2 oz. (1/4 cup) sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cooked apple, peeled and cored juice and rind of 1 lemon Mince (grind) all the ingredients together and mix well. Prune filling 8 oz. (1 1/3 cups) prunes rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange 2 oz. (5/16 cup) brown sugar or to taste Soak the prunes overnight with the rinds and sugar and sufficient water to cover. Cook gently until the liquid has evaporated. Remove the rinds and stones and chop finely or mince (grind). Note: drained, canned prunes may be used, mixed with finely grated lemon or orange rind
