Best 5 Hamantaschen Dough Aka Hamantashen Oznei Haman Recipes

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Hamantaschen, also known as oznei haman, are a traditional Jewish pastry served during the holiday of Purim. These triangular-shaped cookies are filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings, and their unique shape and name are said to represent the ears of Haman, the villain in the Purim story. Hamantaschen are a popular treat among Jews worldwide and can be found in many bakeries and Jewish delis. If you're looking to make your own hamantaschen, there are many recipes available that can help you create delicious and authentic hamantaschen from scratch.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HAMANTASCHEN



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When chef Michael Solomonov and his business partner Steve Cook develop recipes for their Philadelphia restaurants (including Zahav, Abe Fisher and K'Far), they often start by talking about their mothers. "Someone will say, 'Oh wait, my mom makes it like this. Let me get her recipe,' " Michael says. Steve's mom, Susan, provided the dough recipe for these hamantaschen - traditional triangular jam-filled cookies that show up on their menus for the Jewish holiday of Purim. It's a pretty classic recipe, with a few exceptions: Susan adds brown sugar and maple extract to her version. The resulting cookie is extra chewy, and perfectly sweet. -Francesca Cocchi for Food Network Magazine

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 36 hamantaschen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 12-ounce jar apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Beat the butter, both sugars, the egg, milk, vanilla and maple extract (if using) with a mixer on medium-high speed. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Divide the dough into thirds and wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Form the hamantaschen: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375˚ F. Roll out one piece of dough on a floured surface until 1/8 inch thick. Use the rim of a juice glass to cut out 3-inch circles. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Spoon a teaspoon of the apricot preserves into the center of each circle of dough.
  • Fold in the edges of the dough to form a triangle, pinching at the corners to keep the filling in but leaving the center filling slightly exposed.
  • Bake the hamantaschen: Arrange the hamantaschen on 2 baking sheets (use nonstick pans or line the pans with parchment paper).
  • Bake, rotating and switching the pans halfway through, until the hamantaschen are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.

EASY HAMANTASCHEN



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A favorite treat for the Purim holiday! It has always worked better for me if I cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup orange juice
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter to form a stiff dough. If dough is not stiff enough to roll out, stir in more flour. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim or a drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of preserves into the center of each one. Pinch the edges to form three corners.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

HAMANTASCHEN (BEST EVER!)



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A friend gave me this recipe for hamentaschen, the traditional pastry of the Jewish holiday of Purim. The filling is more likely to please an adult than a child. To use up all the filling takes somewhere between one and two batches of dough. These freeze well. I'm totally guessing on the time it takes to make them. They aren't quick, but worth the effort!

Provided by helowy

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 batches, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

20 ounces pitted prunes (2 packages)
12 ounces dried apricots (2 packages)
6 ounces dried peaches (1 package)
10 ounces raisins (1 package)
1 orange (thin skinned or peeled)
1 apple
6 ounces apricot jam (1/2 a small jar or to taste)
1 dash lemon juice
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -5 cups flour (sifted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch baking soda

Steps:

  • For the filling, simply chop all the ingredients fine in your food processor and mix well.
  • For the dough, cream sugar and eggs.
  • Add oil and mix until it turns pale yellow and is no longer shiny.
  • Mix in lemon and vanilla.
  • In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. When it becomes difficult to mix, add more flour and knead.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • To assemble cookies, roll out dough (in batches) to desired thickness (maybe a little thinner than 1/4") and cut into circles of desired size (can use cookie cutter, inverted glass, etc). Put a dollop of filling in the center of each cookie and fold up into a triangular shape, pinching the corners and leaving the center open so that the filling peeks out.
  • Bake cookies for about 15 minutes until they are beginning to brown. I've always greased the cookie sheet very lightly with non-stick spray, but I don't know that you need to.

HAMANTASCHEN



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Hamantaschen cookies are popular treats for the feast of Purim, which joyfully celebrates the Jews' deliverance from the detested Haman. Make sure the cookie dough is well chilled before you roll it out so it won't stick to your rolling pin or counter and tear.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add to butter mixture until just combined. Divide dough into thirds. Wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove one-third of the dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a liberally floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. With a 3-inch fluted round cutter, cut out as many circles as possible, and place on a prepared baking pan. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the poppy-seed filling: Grind poppy seeds in a food processor. Place seeds in a medium saucepan. Add milk and honey. Cook over a medium-low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add raisins and lemon zest. Remove from heat. Cool completely before using.
  • Remove chilled circles from refrigerator. Place each filling into a medium pastry bag fitted with a coupler. Pipe 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each circle. Whisk together remaining egg with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush edges with egg wash. Fold in sides to form a triangle. Pinch dough to enclose the filling.
  • Bake the cookies in the center rack of the oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes; then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

HAMANTASCHEN DOUGH (AKA HAMANTASHEN / OZNEI HAMAN)



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I found this excellent, pareve, hamantash recipe on a forum for Jewish women. This dough is very easy to work with and makes a crisp cookie. The cookies freeze very well.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup apple juice or 1/3 cup orange juice
5 -5 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar until creamy.
  • Add oil and beat. Add juice and extracts. Add baking powder. Gradually add flour until it becomes a good dough consistency.
  • Fill with favorite filling and shape.
  • Bake at 350°F on lined baking sheet for about 10 minutes (until bottom is golden).

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will help to keep the dough flaky. If you use softened butter, the dough will be more likely to spread and lose its shape.
  • Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Once the ingredients are combined, work the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before rolling: Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll and will help to prevent the dough from tearing.
  • Use a light touch when rolling the dough: Rolling the dough too heavily will make it tough. Use a light touch and roll the dough out evenly.
  • Bake the hamantaschen until they are golden brown: Hamantaschen should be baked until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a nice flavor.

Conclusion:

Hamantaschen are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from Purim to Hanukkah to Christmas. With so many different fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a hamantaschen that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and festive treat, try making a batch of hamantaschen. You won't be disappointed!

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