Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

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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
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Filling------------
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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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