2 c Flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Shortening
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Rum or almond extract
Source: Jewish Calendar for Children 1979
1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Add eggs and extracts, mix well to form dough into a ball.
4. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into circles using a 1 lb.
coffee can for large hamantaschen or a wide mouth glass for smaller
hamantaschen.
5. Place filling in center of each circle and turn up 3 edges to form a
triangle. Pinch touching edges together to seal.
6. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes until
lightly golden.
7. Cool completely; sote in air-tight container.
NOTE: The original recipe called for using chocolate chips as a filling,
but we use more traditiona fillings. I have used egg substitute and 1/3 cup
of oil instead of the shortening with success. Michele
Yields
15 Using a 1-